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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, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Seasonal markets
- Music and food festivals
- Sports clubs and race days
Live festival paella catering in Hayes
Questions from Hayes
What’s the nearest station to Hayes for guests?
Hayes & Harlington station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Hayes?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Hayes?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
About our festival paella catering in Hayes
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. We cook giant-pan paella, churros and seafood paella, and we’re often booked for open days and village fêtes and summer fairs.
Events in Hayes range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Organisers typically need council permission for public spaces, and we’ll send whatever the organiser needs. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- Hayes (UB3, UB4, UB8, UB10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Hayes
Other catering in Hayes
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Clear information on power, water and waste
As a London location, Hayes 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 before you book.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
Event catering near Hayes
Hayes is about 8 miles east of Slough, in Greater London. For an event in Hayes, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Hayes. We cover 764 places across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Fountain House Hotel, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in.
We cook at events all over the UB3, UB4, UB8 and UB10 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Church Road, Drenon Square and Townfield Square. With the A312 close by, Hayes is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. If your venue is just outside Hayes, we also cover Hillingdon (2 miles north-west), Yiewsley (2 miles west), West Drayton (2 miles west), Cowley (3 miles west) and Uxbridge (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (14 miles east), City of Westminster (12 miles east), Marylebone (12 miles east), Kensington (9 miles east), St Pancras (13 miles east) and Shoreditch (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (3.2 miles north-west) and Hayes Cottage Hospital (under half a mile north). Not far away are Middle Lake and Yeading Brook Meadows.
- Local schools include Dr Triplett's CofE Primary School (within half a mile north-east) and Rosedale College (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Botwell Inn (0.5 miles south)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Paella compared with other options
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Why choose festival paella catering in Hayes?
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Food and music festivals
- Open days and community events
- Seasonal markets
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
For visitors coming by rail, Hayes & Harlington station is about 0.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
- The wet-weather plan
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many courses
- How long we’re needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening events in Hayes have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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