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Festival Paella Catering for Locksbottom events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Locksbottom.
- Open days and community events
- School and charity events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Festival paella catering for Locksbottom events
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. At midsummer, events in Locksbottom stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Festival paella catering for your event in Locksbottom
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. Popular choices include giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella, and we are often booked for open days and county and country shows.
London street parties and fairs in Locksbottom need careful planning around road closures and access. Send us the pitch and timings. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Locksbottom (BR6, BR2, BR5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Locksbottom events: pitches and permissions
Locksbottom is about 2 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. For festival paella catering in Locksbottom, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Orpington station, about 1.2 miles east. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Paul, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cook at events all over the BR6, BR2 and BR5 postcode area. From Mada Road, Winton Road and Park Avenue or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Crofton (1 mile east), Farnborough (1 mile south-east), Petts Wood (1 mile north-east), Bromley Common (1 mile north-west) and Keston (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Mall (2.9 miles north-west) and Princess Royal University Hospital (0.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Darrick Wood School (under half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.8 miles north-west)
Why choose live paella in Locksbottom?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. 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.
Why Locksbottom hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Locksbottom and the whole of Greater London
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
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The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Where we can cook in Locksbottom
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Trader information and site rules
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Access for unloading at set-up
As a London location, Locksbottom is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Questions from Locksbottom
Is parking a problem for events in Locksbottom?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you come to Locksbottom?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Locksbottom. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Events we cater in Locksbottom
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Community events and open days
- Race days and sports events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
If your event is in South Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
What affects the price in Locksbottom
These are the factors that matter most:
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
- 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