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Festival Paella Catering in Northumberland Heath
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Northumberland Heath.
- Open days and community events
- Seasonal markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
Book festival paella catering in Northumberland Heath
How the day works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. For an evening event in Northumberland Heath, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How our festival paella catering works in Northumberland Heath
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a huge paella. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and service from the pan is fast. Whether it’s summer fairs and fêtes and school fairs and fundraisers, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
London street parties and fairs in Northumberland Heath need careful planning around road closures and access. Tell us the pitch details and timings. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Northumberland Heath (DA8, DA7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Giant paella pans
It is the huge pan people come to see.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Also near Northumberland Heath
Also in Northumberland Heath
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Perfect for your event in Northumberland Heath
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- County and country shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Sports club events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Paul's, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- How long the team stays
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
As a London location, Northumberland Heath 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 picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Running an event in Northumberland Heath
Northumberland Heath is about 3 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Northumberland Heath. Northumberland Heath is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like King Henry School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in parks such as Braeburn Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for.
Wherever your event is in DA8 and DA7, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Mill Road, Penda Road and Chalk Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Northumberland Heath for festival paella catering include Bexley Riverside (1 mile south-east), Erith (1 mile north), Barnehurst (1 mile south), Belvedere (1 mile north-west) and Lessness Heath (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Erith and District Hospital (less than half a mile north) and Broadway Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Northumberland Heath include Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Northumberland Heath include Barnehurst Infant School (within half a mile south-west) and Trinity School (0.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak pub (within half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Colyers (within half a mile south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Give traders a single information pack
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Schedule crew meals
We set up at the agreed time.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Why choose live paella in Northumberland Heath?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Northumberland Heath: your questions answered
What about parking in Northumberland Heath?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Can you cook in Braeburn Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you do crew catering?
We can. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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