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Festival Paella Catering for Haverstock events
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Haverstock and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Agricultural and county shows
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Festival paella catering for Haverstock events
Festival paella catering in Haverstock, cooked live
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. For open days and charity and school events, we can cook giant-pan paella, churros and vegan paella for your guests.
In Haverstock, a paella pan suits street parties and school fairs, once permissions are sorted. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Haverstock (NW3, NW5, NW1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Haverstock events: pitches and permissions
Haverstock is about 1 mile south-east of Hampstead, in Greater London. For festival paella catering in Haverstock, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Haverstock is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, South Hampstead station is about 0.7 miles away.
Wherever your event is in NW3, NW5 and NW1, we can bring festival paella catering to you. From Eton Road, Lawn Road and Ornan Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Haverstock, we also cover Belsize Park (1 mile north), Primrose Hill (1 mile south), South Hampstead (1 mile west), Swiss Cottage (1 mile west) and Chalk Farm (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-west), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles east) and Whitechapel (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (3.4 miles south-east) and O2 Centre (0.8 miles west). Not far away are Adelaide Nature Reserve and Primrose Hill.
- Local schools include St Paul's Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile south) and St. Mary's Town and Country School (under half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Washington pub (within half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (within half a mile north) and Cecil Sharp House (0.8 miles south-east)
What festival paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, events in Haverstock stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Where we can cook in Haverstock
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Flat, firm ground
- The event’s site rules and timings
As a London location, Haverstock is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
Also near Haverstock
More for events in Haverstock
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Paella compared with other options
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover Haverstock and the whole of Greater London
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Haverstock: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Haverstock?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
What about parking in Haverstock?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you feed our volunteers?
We can. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
- 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