Greater London · England
Festival Paella Catering in Hampstead
Something 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 Hampstead.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Seasonal markets
- Sports club events
Festival paella catering for Hampstead events
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, events in Hampstead stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or NW3 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
About our festival paella catering in Hampstead
Few street foods pull a crowd like a huge paella pan. People follow the smell, and service from the pan is fast. Popular choices include vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella, and we are frequently booked for festivals and village fêtes.
Events in Hampstead range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Public spaces generally need council permission, and we’ll provide what the organiser asks for. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Location
- Hampstead (NW3, NW6, NW11, N2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Hampstead
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Community events around Hampstead
Hampstead is about 3 miles north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Hampstead. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St John-at-Hampstead church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in parks such as Kilburn Grange Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for.
Here we cover the NW3, NW6, NW11 and N2 postcode area. Local streets include Hampstead High Street, New End Square and The Mount Square; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. With the A1 and A502 close by, Hampstead is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. Other places close to Hampstead for festival paella catering include Greenhill (1 mile north-east), West Hampstead (1 mile west), Fortune Green (1 mile west), Vale of Health (1 mile north) and South Hampstead (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (3 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Greater London, Hampstead has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Other landmarks nearby include New End Hospital (less than half a mile north) and O2 Centre (less than half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Belsize Wood and The Long Water.
- Local schools include St Anthony's Preparatory School (within half a mile east) and South Hampstead High School (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include King William IV Public House (within half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Frognal and Fitzjohns (under half a mile north-west) and Cecil Sharp House (1.7 miles south-east)
For event organisers in Hampstead
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Why choose live paella in Hampstead?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Book crew catering in advance
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
As a London location, Hampstead 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.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
FAQs for Hampstead
Is parking a problem for events in Hampstead?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Could we have live paella in Kilburn Grange Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
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 make a separate gluten-free pan.
Also near Hampstead
Also in Hampstead
Occasions we cook for in Hampstead
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Seasonal markets
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Country shows
- Race days and sports events
For visitors coming by rail, Finchley Road & Frognal station is in Hampstead itself.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if it rains
- VAT, if it applies
- The venue requirements
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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