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Festival & event paella in Barbican Estate, Greater London
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Barbican Estate: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- County and country shows
- Community events and open days
- Festivals
Live festival paella catering in Barbican Estate
About our festival paella catering in Barbican Estate
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros, and we are regularly asked to cater summer fairs and fêtes and sports clubs and race days.
London street parties and fairs in Barbican Estate need careful planning around road closures and access. Tell us the pitch details and timings. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Barbican Estate (EC1V, EC2A, EC1Y)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What festival paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Common questions in Barbican Estate
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Barbican Estate?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Which station should guests use for Barbican Estate?
Moorgate station, in Barbican Estate itself.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
How quickly can you serve?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Book crew catering in advance
- Check allergen info is on display
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Not every trader covers vegans. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Barbican Estate
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Nearby places to Barbican Estate
What else we do in Barbican Estate
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Access for unloading at set-up
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
Barbican Estate is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Barbican Estate
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
Running an event in Barbican Estate
Barbican Estate is about 1 mile north of London, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Barbican Estate or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 764 places across Greater London.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Giles-without-Cripplegate, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Here we cover the EC1V, EC2A and EC1Y postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Oat Lane, Shoe Lane and Long Lane. With the A1 and A40 close by, Barbican Estate is simple for us to get to for your event. Nearby, we also cater events in Finsbury (1 mile north), City of London (1 mile south), St Luke's (1 mile north), Bishopsgate (1 mile east) and Aldgate (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Gabriel's Wharf (1 mile south-west) and County of London (within half a mile south). Open spaces near Barbican Estate include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Barbican Estate include Charterhouse Square School (within half a mile north-west) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Jugged Hare pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Barts Health Archives (within half a mile south-west)
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Summer events in Barbican Estate have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Perfect for your event in Barbican Estate
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Open days
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Village fêtes
- Race days and sports events
For visitors coming by rail, Barbican Estate has its own station, Moorgate station.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- 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