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Festival Paella Catering in Dulwich
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Dulwich.
- Race days and sports events
- Open days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Planning an event in Dulwich?
Festival paella catering for your event in Dulwich
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. Typical bookings include county and country shows and village fêtes, with giant-pan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
London street parties and fairs in Dulwich need careful planning around road closures and access. Send us the pitch and timings. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Dulwich (SE22, SE21, SE23)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dulwich events: pitches and permissions
Dulwich is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Hill, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Dulwich will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For visitors coming by rail, West Dulwich station is about 0.7 miles away. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Here we cover the SE22, SE21 and SE23 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Court Lane, Druce Road and Boxall Road or the roads around them. Dulwich sits on or near the A2216, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Dulwich, we also cover Dulwich Village (1 mile north-west), West Dulwich (1 mile south), Herne Hill (1 mile north-west), Sydenham Hill (1 mile south-east) and Forest Hill (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in London (4 miles north), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
A little further out are Lewisham Shopping Centre (3.1 miles east) and Greenwich Castle (4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Dulwich include Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
- Schools near Dulwich include Alleyn's School (0.6 miles north) and The Charter School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Crown and Greyhound pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Nunhead (1.8 miles north-east)
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, events in Dulwich 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.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Places near Dulwich
What else we do in Dulwich
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Flat, firm ground
Dulwich is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Dulwich
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Questions from Dulwich
Could we have live paella in Dulwich Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Dulwich?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you do crew catering?
We can. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the details, and we’ll reply with our availability and what we need.
How we price festival paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Dulwich
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Country shows
- Charity and school events
- Food and music festivals
Events in parks such as Dulwich Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- How long the team stays
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Send traders one clear trader pack
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Catering across Greater London, including Dulwich
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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