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Festival Paella Catering in New Malden
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in New Malden. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Race days and sports events
Book festival paella catering in New Malden
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Festival paella catering for your event in New Malden
Few street foods pull a crowd like a giant paella pan. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and portions are served quickly from the pan. Popular choices include giant-pan paella, vegan paella and churros, and we are often booked for festivals and school and charity events.
Events in New Malden range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Organisers generally need council permission for public spaces, and we’ll provide what the organiser asks for. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- New Malden (KT3, KT1, SW20)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Why choose festival paella catering in New Malden?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Open days
- School and charity events
- Agricultural and county shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as New Malden Baptist Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
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How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, events in New Malden stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Fairs, fêtes and events in New Malden
New Malden is about 3 miles south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. For an event in New Malden, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around New Malden. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. We cook right across the region, from New Malden to London (about 10 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in parks such as Beverley Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for.
This part of Greater London takes in KT3, KT1 and SW20, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Ashcombe Square and Melrose Gardens, and we can cook for an event on any of them. New Malden sits on or near the B283, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Motspur Park (1 mile north-east), West Barnes (1 mile east), Norbiton (1 mile north-west), Coombe (1 mile north) and Raynes Park (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Wimbledon Museum (2.5 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (less than half a mile south-east). Not far away are Rose Walk and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Schools near New Malden include Holy Cross School (less than half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Glasshouse pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Where we can cook in New Malden
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Access for unloading at set-up
New Malden is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Questions from New Malden
Do you trade at school fairs around New Malden?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cook in Beverley Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Schedule crew meals
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
Crew meals are served at set times.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
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Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
Send us the date, your venue or KT3 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
- 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