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Festival Paella Catering for Ashburton events
Looking for festival paella catering in Ashburton? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Open days
- School and charity events
- Country shows
Festival paella catering in Ashburton
Is live paella right for your event?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
How our festival paella catering works in Ashburton
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegan paella, and we are frequently booked for summer fairs and fêtes and music and food festivals.
In Ashburton, street events mean planning access and closures. Tell us the pitch details and timings. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Ashburton (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ashburton
More for events in Ashburton
For event organisers in Ashburton
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Firm, level ground
As a London location, Ashburton is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose festival paella catering in Ashburton?
It brings theatre to the food court.
Whatever you are celebrating in Ashburton, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Village fêtes
- Race days and sports events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Community events and open days
School fairs, for a school like St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Space, access and power needs
Ashburton: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Ashburton?
The closest is Norwood Junction station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Ashburton?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
What do you need at the pitch?
Send pitch details and we’ll confirm.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. For an evening event in Ashburton, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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Ashburton events: pitches and permissions
Ashburton is about 6 miles south of New Cross, in Greater London. For an event in Ashburton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Ashburton to London (8 miles away).
Events in parks such as Ashburton Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Norwood Junction station, about 0.7 miles north-west.
Festival paella catering in CR0, SE25 and CR9 is planned around your venue and your guests. Your event could be at a home on Long Lane, Tudor Road and Coe Avenue or the roads around them. Other places close to Ashburton for festival paella catering include Woodside (1 mile north), Addiscombe (1 mile south), Shirley Oaks (1 mile south-east), Monks Orchard (1 mile south-east) and Shirley (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitgift Centre (1.6 miles south-west) and Addiscombe (0.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Schools near Ashburton include Oasis Academy Shirley Park (under half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Beehive pub (less than half a mile west)
- 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