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Festival & event paella in Bishopsgate, Greater London
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Bishopsgate.
- Music and food festivals
- County and country shows
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Planning an event in Bishopsgate?
How our festival paella catering works in Bishopsgate
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days in and around Bishopsgate. Whether it is feeding crew and volunteers and charity and school events, we will put together a menu of giant-pan paella, churros and vegan paella and more.
London street parties and fairs in Bishopsgate need careful planning around road closures and access. Send us the pitch and timings. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Bishopsgate (E1, EC2A, EC1Y)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check allergen info is on display
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Bishopsgate
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. For an evening event in Bishopsgate, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Questions from Bishopsgate
Can you cook in Finsbury Circus?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you trade at school fairs around Bishopsgate?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Planning festival paella catering in Bishopsgate? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Where we can cook in Bishopsgate
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
As a London location, Bishopsgate is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Also near Bishopsgate
What else we do in Bishopsgate
Events we cater in Bishopsgate
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bishopsgate and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Festivals
- Open days
- County and country shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
For visitors coming by rail, Bishopsgate has its own station, London Liverpool Street station.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- Staff numbers and hours
- When payment is due
Fairs, fêtes and events in Bishopsgate
Bishopsgate is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. From the centre of Bishopsgate to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Events in parks such as Finsbury Circus need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Ethelburga, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Anywhere in E1, EC2A and EC1Y, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Bush Lane, Swan Lane and Love Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. You will find Bishopsgate on the A3 and A10, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Nearby, we also cater events in Aldgate (1 mile south-east), Spitalfields (1 mile east), City of London (1 mile west), Tower Hill (1 mile south) and Whitechapel (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west).
A little further out are Gabriel's Wharf (1.2 miles south-west) and Tower of London (0.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Aldgate School (less than half a mile south-east) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find White Hart pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (less than half a mile north-east) and County of London (less than half a mile west)
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
- 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