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Festival & event paella in Netherne on-the-Hill, Greater London
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Netherne on-the-Hill and the surrounding area.
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
- Music and food festivals
Festival paella catering in Netherne on-the-Hill
Festival paella catering for your event in Netherne on-the-Hill
One paella stall covers many diets: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That makes life easier for organisers. For open days and community events and country shows, we’ll put together a menu of giant-pan paella, seafood paella and vegan paella.
In Netherne on-the-Hill, street events mean planning access and closures. Send us the pitch and timings. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Netherne on-the-Hill (CR5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Running an event in Netherne on-the-Hill
Netherne on-the-Hill is about 2 miles south of Coulsdon, in Greater London. Anywhere in CR5, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 764 places in Greater London. We cook right across the region, from Netherne on-the-Hill to London (about 14 miles away).
Events in parks such as Shabden Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Coulsdon Sixth Form College, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 8 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in CR5, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on The Village Square, Rookery Mead and Netherne Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For events just outside Netherne on-the-Hill, we cover Hooley (1 mile west), Merstham (2 miles south), Chaldon (2 miles south-east), South Merstham (2 miles south) and Gatton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (14 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Kensington (15 miles north), Brompton (14 miles north), Stockwell (12 miles north) and Orpington (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Belfry (3.8 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Netherne on-the-Hill includes South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Colley Hill.
Where we can cook in Netherne on-the-Hill
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- A level pitch on firm ground
As a London location, Netherne on-the-Hill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What festival paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Netherne on-the-Hill and across Greater London
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Also in Netherne on-the-Hill
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Common questions in Netherne on-the-Hill
Which station should guests use for Netherne on-the-Hill?
The closest is Coulsdon South station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Give traders a single information pack
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Plan seating near the food area
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, events in Netherne on-the-Hill stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff