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Festival Paella Catering in Colindale
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Colindale and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Charity and school events
- Sports club events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Festival paella catering near Colindale
About our festival paella catering in Colindale
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days in and around Colindale. Typical bookings include race days and sports events and country shows, with seafood paella, vegan paella and giant-pan paella.
In Colindale, a paella pan suits street parties and school fairs, once permissions are sorted. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Colindale (NW9, NW4, HA8)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Colindale questions
Can you cook in Sunny Hill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Colindale?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
What documents can you send?
Send us your list.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Colindale
Colindale is about 1 mile south-east of Burnt Oak, in Greater London. For festival paella catering in Colindale, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Colindale is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Colindale to London (9 miles away).
Events in parks such as Sunny Hill Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. For visitors coming by rail, Hendon station is about 1 mile away.
This part of Greater London takes in NW9, NW4 and HA8. From Cecil Road, Booth Road and Ajax Avenue or a nearby road, we can cook there. Being close to the A5150, Colindale is easy for us to reach for your event. If your venue is just outside Colindale, we also cover West Hendon (1 mile south), The Hyde (1 mile south), The Burroughs (1 mile east), Hendon (1 mile south-east) and Kingsbury (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (7 miles south-east), Marylebone (7 miles south-east), Kensington (7 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-east) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (0.9 miles east). The countryside around Colindale includes Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Nearby schools include Saracens High School (0.5 miles north) and Kisharon College (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include Moon Under Water pub (within half a mile south)
Places near Colindale
Other catering in Colindale
Events we cater in Colindale
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Whatever you are celebrating in Colindale, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- County and country shows
- Festivals
- Charity and school events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Colindale Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
What festival paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, your venue or NW9 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
Colindale 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Colindale
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Provide seating near the food
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. For an evening event in Colindale, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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