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Festival & event paella in Monks Orchard, Greater London
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Monks Orchard and the surrounding area.
- County and country shows
- Race days and sports events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Book festival paella catering in Monks Orchard
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
About our festival paella catering in Monks Orchard
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. On the menu are giant-pan paella, vegan paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for sports club events and christmas and farmers’ markets.
In Monks Orchard, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Organisers usually need council permission for public spaces, and we’ll provide what the organiser asks for. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Monks Orchard (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Monks Orchard
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Monks Orchard, people book us for occasions like:
- Village fêtes
- Food and music festivals
- School and charity events
- County and country shows
If your event is in Ashburton Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- A clear list of what’s included
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Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Event catering near Monks Orchard
Monks Orchard is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Monks Orchard and nearby villages. We cover 764 places in Greater London. Our events stretch from Monks Orchard to London (about 8 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Oasis Academy Shirley Park, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, Elmers End station is about 1.2 miles away.
Anywhere in CR0, SE25 and CR9, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Long Lane, Poppy Lane and Homer Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Monks Orchard, we also cover Shirley (1 mile south), Shirley Oaks (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Addiscombe (1.2 miles west) and Crystal Palace Museum (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Monks Orchard include Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Local schools include Orchard Way Primary School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Cricketers pub (less than half a mile west)
How we price festival paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Monks Orchard, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Paella compared with other options
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Events in Monks Orchard and across Greater London
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Questions from Monks Orchard
Can you cook in Ashburton Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you trade at school fairs around Monks Orchard?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
What does festival paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes, always. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, events in Monks Orchard stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
As a London location, Monks Orchard is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Monks Orchard
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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