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Festival Paella Catering for Norbury events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Norbury and Greater London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Music and food festivals
- Race days and sports events
Live festival paella catering in Norbury
Festival paella catering for your event in Norbury
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. We are often asked to cater country shows and sports clubs and race days, with churros, vegan paella and giant-pan paella.
In Norbury, a paella pan suits street parties and school fairs, once permissions are sorted. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Norbury (CR7, SW16, SE19)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Fairs, fêtes and events in Norbury
Norbury is about 1 mile north of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. Anywhere in CR7, we can cook for your guests. Norbury is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Oswald, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, Norbury station is about 0.6 miles away.
This part of Greater London takes in CR7, SW16 and SE19, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Green Lane, Croft Road and Downs Road or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Pollards Hill (1 mile north), Thornton Heath (1 mile south), Streatham (2 miles north-west), Streatham Park (2 miles north-west) and Mitcham (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Croydon University Hospital (1.3 miles south) and Crystal Palace Museum (1.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Norbury includes Knight's Hill and Biggin Wood.
- Schools near Norbury include Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls (under half a mile north-west) and Silburn Reid (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Moon Under Water pub (0.6 miles west)
- Local facilities include St Leonard's (1.7 miles north-west)
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Flat, firm ground
- Clear information on power, water and waste
Norbury is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
Common questions in Norbury
What about parking in Norbury?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Which station should guests use for Norbury?
Norbury station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cater in Norbury?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Norbury and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
Nearby places to Norbury
Also in Norbury
Paella compared with other options
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Norbury
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Catering across Greater London, including Norbury
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Who books festival paella catering in Norbury?
One trader, many diets.
Whatever you are celebrating in Norbury, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Village fêtes
- School fairs and fundraisers
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Race days and sports events
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Kensington Avenue Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Space, access and power needs
- The deadline for final numbers
How we price festival paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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 while your guests chat. Evening events in Norbury have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or CR7 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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