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Festival & event paella in Deptford, Greater London
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Deptford.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Food and music festivals
Festival paella catering near Deptford
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Festival paella catering in Deptford, made fresh on the day
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. For crew, volunteer and VIP catering and festivals, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella and more.
Street parties and school fairs in Deptford are a great fit for a paella stall, once permissions are sorted. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Deptford (SE8, SE10, SE14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Schedule crew meals
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Check allergen info is on display
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Deptford events: pitches and permissions
Deptford is about 3 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Deptford will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Deptford is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook.
School fairs, for a school like Tidemill Academy, are a natural fit for a paella stall. If your event is in Sue Godfrey Nature Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork.
Festival paella catering in SE8, SE10 and SE14 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Mill Lane, Dixon Road and Clare Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Deptford is on the A2209, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Close by, we cover events in New Cross (1 mile south-west), St Johns (1 mile south), Millwall (1 mile north), Isle of Dogs (1 mile north-east) and North Greenwich (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (3 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Fan Museum (0.8 miles east) and Nunhead (1.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Sue Godfrey Nature Park and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Addey and Stanhope School (within half a mile south) and Laban Centre (within half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Deptford Arms (under half a mile south)
Deptford: your questions answered
What about parking in Deptford?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Which station should guests use for Deptford?
Deptford station, in Deptford itself.
How quickly can you serve?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Nearby places to Deptford
What else we do in Deptford
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, events in Deptford stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Deptford
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Deptford?
Not every trader covers vegans. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Events in Deptford and across Greater London
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
For event organisers in Deptford
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Vehicle access before and after the event
As a London location, Deptford 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’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- 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