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Festival Paella Catering in East Wickham
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in East Wickham: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Open days
- School and charity events
- Sports clubs and race days
Live festival paella catering in East Wickham
Festival paella catering for your event in East Wickham
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Each portion takes seconds to serve. Popular choices include seafood paella, vegan paella and giant-pan paella, and typical bookings are for county and country shows and seasonal markets.
Events in East Wickham range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Public spaces usually need council permission, and we will provide what the organiser asks for. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- East Wickham (DA16, SE18, SE2)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Community events around East Wickham
East Wickham is about 1 mile north-west of Welling, in Greater London. Anywhere in DA16, we’ll come to your venue or garden. East Wickham is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Welling station is in East Wickham itself. If your event is in Shoulder of Mutton Green, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork.
For festival paella catering in DA16, SE18 and SE2, we plan around your venue and timings. Your event could be at a home on Keats Road, Darwin Road and Edison Road. Close by, we cover events in Falconwood (1 mile south), Shooter's Hill (1 mile west), Blackfen (1 mile south), Plumstead (1 mile north-west) and Avery Hill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Broadway Shopping Centre (2.3 miles south-east) and Greenwich Castle (4.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The Tarn and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Welling School (0.8 miles east) and Shooters Hill Sixth Form College (1.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include Tesco pub (under half a mile south-east)
Paella compared with other options
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in East Wickham
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in East Wickham and across Greater London
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Trader information and site rules
- Flat, firm ground
- A pitch away from tents and structures
East Wickham 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Who books festival paella catering in East Wickham?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Here are some of the events we cook for in East Wickham and Greater London:
- Festivals
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Race days and sports events
School fairs, for a school like East Wickham Primary Academy, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When final numbers are due
- Staff numbers and hours
- Any travel, parking or access charges
FAQs for East Wickham
Which station should guests use for East Wickham?
East Wickham has its own station: Welling station.
Do you trade at school fairs around East Wickham?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What do you need at the pitch?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What does festival paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about your event, and we will confirm availability and requirements.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening events in East Wickham have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in East Wickham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in East Wickham? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Places near East Wickham
Other catering in East Wickham
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
- 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