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Festival & event paella in Hayes, Greater London
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Hayes and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Seasonal markets
- Race days and sports events
- Food and music festivals
Planning an event in Hayes?
How our festival paella catering works in Hayes
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. For music and food festivals and community events and open days, we can cook vegan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
In Hayes, street events mean planning access and closures. Tell us the pitch details and timings. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Hayes (BR4, BR2)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Catering across Greater London, including Hayes
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Hayes
Hayes is about 2 miles south of Bromley, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Hayes, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Hayes is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Hawes Down Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Running a fête for a church like St Mary the Virgin? A paella pan draws people in.
Wherever your event is in BR4 and BR2, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Hawes Lane, Crest Road and Keswick Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in West Wickham (1 mile west), Coney Hall (1 mile west), Bromley Common (1 mile north-east), Nash (1 mile south) and Eden Park (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.1 miles east) and The Mall (1.9 miles north). Open spaces near Hayes include Summer Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Schools near Hayes include Hayes School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include New Inn (under half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.8 miles north)
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. For an evening event in Hayes, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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Who books festival paella catering in Hayes?
It covers several diets with one trader.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- School and charity events
- Festivals
- Sports club events
- Community events and open days
For visitors coming by rail, Hayes has its own station, Hayes (Kent) station.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
Where we can cook in Hayes
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- The event’s site rules and timings
- A pitch away from tents and structures
As a London location, Hayes is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Giant paella pans
It is the giant pan people come to see.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Hayes
Could we have live paella in Coney Hall Recreation Ground?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is parking a problem for events in Hayes?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
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 make a separate gluten-free pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Absolutely. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Give traders a single information pack
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Towns and villages near Hayes
Also in Hayes
What affects the price in Hayes
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
- 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