England
Festival Paella Catering in City of London
From the largest town to the smallest village in City of London, we’ll cook for your guests. Contact us for a quote.
Book festival paella catering in City of London
Where we cater in City of London
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and tell us about your event for a quote.
Main towns
More catering in City of London
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
Postcode areas we cover
About festival paella catering in City of London
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. Typical bookings include VIP and hospitality areas and summer fairs and fêtes, with giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
What you’ll pay
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Drinks service on request
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Local landmarks in City of London
Events here are often close to Fashion Retail Academy, Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre and Barts Health Archives and the streets around them. Also close by are Golden Fleece pub (within half a mile south), St Alphage Garden (less than half a mile north), Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles north) and St Mary-at-Hill (0.5 miles south-east). City of London has its own railway station: London Cannon Street station. Nearby you’ll also find County of London (under half a mile north) and London Bridge Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near City of London include St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Local churches include St Olave Old Jewry (under half a mile east)
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Access for unloading at set-up
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
How we price festival paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- What happens if it rains
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Common questions in City of London
How do you work out quantities?
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.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including City of London.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes, always. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
- 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