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Festival Paella Catering in New Eltham
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in New Eltham.
- Agricultural and county shows
- Race days and sports events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
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New Eltham questions
Do you trade at school fairs around New Eltham?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Can you cook in Elmstead Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Festival paella catering in New Eltham, cooked live
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Each portion takes seconds to serve. We are often asked to cater village fêtes and county and country shows, with giant-pan paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Street parties and school fairs in New Eltham are a great fit for a paella stall, once permissions are sorted. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- New Eltham (SE9, DA15, BR7)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near New Eltham
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Where we can cook in New Eltham
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Firm, level ground
- The event’s site rules and timings
New Eltham 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’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Schedule crew meals
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Send traders one clear trader pack
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. Summer events in New Eltham have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in New Eltham
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Planning festival paella catering in New Eltham? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in New Eltham
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across Greater London, including New Eltham
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
New Eltham events: pitches and permissions
New Eltham is about 1 mile south-east of Eltham, in Greater London. For festival paella catering in New Eltham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 764 places across Greater London. Our events stretch from New Eltham to London (about 8 miles away).
If your event is in Elmstead Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as All Saints Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
We cook at events all over SE9, DA15 and BR7 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Green Lane, Gerda Road and Novar Road. For events just outside New Eltham, we cover Eltham (1 mile north-west), Longlands (1 mile south-east), Coldharbour (1 mile south-west), Avery Hill (1 mile north) and Blackfen (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Metropolitan Police Museum (1.4 miles east) and Eltham Community Hospital (1.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Local schools include St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School (0.8 miles north-west)
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Events we cater in New Eltham
One trader, many diets.
Here are some of the events we cook for in New Eltham and Greater London:
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Music and food festivals
- Open days
- Seasonal markets
School fairs, for a school like Wyborne Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How long the team stays
- 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