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Festival & event paella in Coombe, Greater London
Planning festival paella catering in Coombe? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Sports clubs and race days
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Festival paella catering for Coombe events
Festival paella catering in Coombe, cooked live
The cooking is part of the show. People stop, watch and come back to eat. On the menu are churros, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella, and we are regularly asked to cater community events and open days and agricultural and county shows.
London street parties and fairs in Coombe need careful planning around road closures and access. Tell us the pitch details and timings. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- Coombe (CR0, CR2, CR9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Coombe: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for events in Coombe?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Can you cook in Addington Hills?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you need water?
We’ll confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
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What affects the price in Coombe
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Who books festival paella catering in Coombe?
One trader, many diets.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Coombe and Greater London:
- Food and music festivals
- Open days
- Seasonal markets
- Sports club events
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is South Croydon station, about 1 mile west.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Provide seating near the food
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Live paella or other catering?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. For an evening event in Coombe, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
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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Event catering near Coombe
Coombe is about 1 mile east of Croydon, in Greater London. Across the CR0 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Coombe Wood School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in parks such as Addington Hills need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for.
Wherever your event is in CR0, CR2 and CR9, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Oaks Road, Coombe Road and Coombe Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Coombe for festival paella catering include Croydon (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile north), South Croydon (1 mile south-west), Shirley Oaks (1 mile north-east) and Shirley (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Addiscombe (1.3 miles north) and National Psychosis Unit (2.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Coombe includes Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Local schools include Royal Russell School (within half a mile south) and St Peter's Primary School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Coombe Lodge pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- 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