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Festival & event paella in Aperfield, Greater London
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Aperfield. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- School and charity events
- Race days and sports events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Festival paella catering in Aperfield
About our festival paella catering in Aperfield
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Each portion takes seconds to serve. For village fêtes and summer fairs and charity and school events, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, vegan paella and giant-pan paella for your guests.
Street parties and school fairs in Aperfield are a great fit for a paella stall, as long as the road closure or site permission is in place. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Aperfield (TN16)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Send traders one clear trader pack
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Why choose live paella in Aperfield?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Events in Aperfield and across Greater London
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Aperfield: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Aperfield?
The closest is Oxted station, roughly 4 miles away.
What about parking in Aperfield?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you cater in Aperfield?
We do. Aperfield is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we are available.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Running an event in Aperfield
Aperfield is about 4 miles east of Warlingham, in Greater London. Anywhere in TN16, we can bring the pans to you. Aperfield is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Oxted station, about 4 miles south-west. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Biggin Hill Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Aperfield, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the TN16 postcode area. From Main Road, Haig Road and Lotus Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Aperfield, we cover Biggin Hill (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile north-east), Single Street (1 mile north-east), Luxted (1 mile north) and Cudham (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (15 miles north), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (6 miles north-east), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west) and Plaistow (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Warlingham Park Hospital (3.4 miles west). Open spaces near Aperfield include West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Local schools include Charles Darwin School (0.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Jail Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
Why choose festival paella catering in Aperfield?
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Whatever you are celebrating in Aperfield, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Agricultural and county shows
- Food and music festivals
- Charity and school events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Mark's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deposit and payment dates
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Evening events in Aperfield have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Related guides
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Flat, firm ground
- A pitch away from tents and structures
As a London location, Aperfield is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
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Other catering in Aperfield
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff