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Festival Paella Catering in Clerkenwell
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Clerkenwell. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Seasonal markets
- Food and music festivals
- Community events and open days
Festival paella catering for Clerkenwell events
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Firm, level ground
- Your trader pack and site rules
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
As a London location, Clerkenwell is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Clerkenwell
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Festival paella catering in Clerkenwell, made fresh on the day
The pans are part of the attraction. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. Typical bookings include village fêtes and summer fairs and seasonal markets, with vegan paella, seafood paella and churros.
In Clerkenwell, street events mean planning access and closures. Send us the pitch and timings. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Clerkenwell (N1, EC1V, WC1X)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- We cover Clerkenwell and the whole of Greater London
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
What affects the price in Clerkenwell
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Clerkenwell, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Other catering in Clerkenwell
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
FAQs for Clerkenwell
Is parking a problem for events in Clerkenwell?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Could we have live paella in King Square Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you feed our volunteers?
We can. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Summer events in Clerkenwell have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Event catering near Clerkenwell
Clerkenwell is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. For festival paella catering in Clerkenwell, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Clerkenwell is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If your event is in King Square Gardens, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork.
For festival paella catering in N1, EC1V and WC1X, we plan around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Long Lane, City Road and Noel Road. With the A1 and A5201 close by, Clerkenwell is easy for us to reach for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Farringdon (1 mile south), Angel (1 mile north), Smithfield (1 mile south), Holborn (1 mile south-west) and St Pancras (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Kensington (5 miles south-west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include County of London (0.9 miles south-east) and Museum of Funeral History (within half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Clerkenwell include Tech City College (under half a mile north-east) and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sekforde pub (less than half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Barts Health Archives (0.6 miles south)
Events we cater in Clerkenwell
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Clerkenwell book us for occasions like:
- Seasonal markets
- School and charity events
- Sports club events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St James's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Payment terms and deposit
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether VAT is included
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Give traders a single information pack
- Book crew catering in advance
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
- 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