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Festival Paella Catering for Ickenham events
Paella 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 Ickenham.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Agricultural and county shows
- Festivals
Live festival paella catering in Ickenham
Festival paella catering in Ickenham, made fresh on the day
The cooking is part of the show. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. On the menu are seafood paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella, and we are often booked for race days and sports events and crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Events in Ickenham range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Organisers generally need council permission for public spaces, and we will provide what the organiser asks for. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- Ickenham (UB10)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Event catering near Ickenham
Ickenham is about 1 mile north of Hillingdon, in Greater London. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Ickenham. Ickenham is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Ickenham to London (about 16 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like The Douay Martyrs Catholic School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in parks such as Church Field Gardens need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for.
Anywhere in UB10, we can bring festival paella catering to you. We can cater an event on streets such as Long Lane, Court Road and The Avenue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hillingdon (1 mile south), Ruislip Gardens (2 miles east), New Denham (2 miles west), Newyears Green (2 miles north) and Uxbridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east), Hampstead (12 miles east) and Brompton (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Hillingdon Hospital (2.3 miles south) and The Chimes (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Northala Fields and Horse Shoe Bay.
- Nearby schools include Glebe Primary School (0.5 miles east) and Vyners School (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Tichenham Inn (0.5 miles north)
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Summer events in Ickenham have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
What festival paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Ickenham, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
For event organisers in Ickenham
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Give traders a single information pack
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Why choose live paella in Ickenham?
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- We cover Ickenham and the whole of Greater London
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Spacing from tents and other structures
Ickenham is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
FAQs for Ickenham
Could we have live paella in Church Field Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What about parking in Ickenham?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you need water?
Send pitch details and we’ll confirm.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Absolutely. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Places near Ickenham
Other catering in Ickenham
- 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