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Festival & event paella in Carshalton, Greater London
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Carshalton and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Charity and school events
- Open days and community events
Book festival paella catering in Carshalton
Festival paella catering in Carshalton, made fresh on the day
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. For summer fairs and fêtes and county and country shows, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegan paella.
Events in Carshalton range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Organisers generally need council permission for public spaces, and we will send whatever the organiser needs. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Carshalton (SM5, SM1, SM6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Giant paella pans
It is the huge pan people come to see.
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
As a London location, Carshalton is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
For event organisers in Carshalton
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, events in Carshalton stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Community events around Carshalton
Carshalton is about 4 miles south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Carshalton will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our events stretch from Carshalton to London (10 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of All Saints? A paella pan draws people in. If your event is in Carshalton Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork.
Wherever your event is in SM5, SM1 and SM6, we can cook for your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Station Road, High Street and The Square. Carshalton sits on or near the B277 and B278, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also cater events in The Wrythe (1 mile north), Wallington (1 mile east), St Helier (1 mile north-west), Rosehill (1 mile north-west) and Benhilton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Centrale Croydon (2.9 miles east) and Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (1.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Carshalton includes Duppas Hill and Sutton Ecology Centre Grounds.
- Nearby schools include Harris Junior Academy Carshalton (within half a mile east) and Sutton College of Learning for Adults (1.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Railway Tavern (within half a mile east)
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Give traders a single information pack
- Book crew catering in advance
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Live paella or other catering?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
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Other catering in Carshalton
Why choose festival paella catering in Carshalton?
It covers several diets with one trader.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Carshalton book us for events such as:
- Charity and school events
- Country shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Seasonal markets
For visitors coming by rail, Carshalton station is in Carshalton itself.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
What festival paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Questions from Carshalton
Which station should guests use for Carshalton?
Carshalton has its own station: Carshalton station.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Carshalton?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
- 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