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Festival & event paella in Bickley, Greater London
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Bickley.
- Festivals
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Community events and open days
Festival paella catering in Bickley
For event organisers in Bickley
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Festival paella catering in Bickley, cooked live
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. We cook seafood paella, vegan paella and giant-pan paella, and we are regularly asked to cater seasonal markets and sports club events.
In Bickley, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Organisers generally need council permission for public spaces, and we will provide what the organiser asks for. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Bickley (BR1, BR2, BR7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Bickley
It handles peak times well, because it is served from big pans.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Open days and community events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- County and country shows
- VIP and hospitality areas
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St George, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel and parking costs
Live paella or other catering?
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Bickley
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Trader information and site rules
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
Bickley is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
DIY paella versus live catering
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Running an event in Bickley
Bickley is about 1 mile east of Bromley, in Greater London. Events in Bickley are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 764 places across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Bickley station is in Bickley itself. If your event is in Jubilee Country Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. Within about 8 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the BR1, BR2 and BR7 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Golf Road, The Avenue and Canon Road. For events just outside Bickley, we cover Widmore (1 mile north), Elmstead (1 mile north), Chislehurst (1 mile north-east), Bromley (1 mile west) and Sundridge (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Bridgeways Day Hospital (1 mile south) and Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.3 miles west). Not far away are Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Nearby schools include St George's (0.6 miles west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.1 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bird In Hand Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Your questions about festival paella catering in Bickley
Is parking a problem for events in Bickley?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Do you trade at school fairs around Bickley?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the details, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you have the documents we need?
Share your trader requirements and we will respond.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
What else we do in Bickley
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For an evening event in Bickley, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
- 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