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Festival Paella Catering for Notting Dale events
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 Notting Dale.
- Festivals
- School and charity events
- Sports club events
Festival paella catering for Notting Dale events
Festival paella catering in Notting Dale, made fresh on the day
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. Popular choices include churros, vegan paella and giant-pan paella, and typical bookings are for open days and country shows.
Street parties and school fairs in Notting Dale are a great fit for a paella stall, once permissions are sorted. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Notting Dale (W11, W10, W2)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
FAQs for Notting Dale
Could we have live paella in Emslie Horniman's Pleasance?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Notting Dale?
The closest is Shepherds Bush station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How quickly can you serve?
Service from the pan is fast, which suits busy periods.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
It is the huge pan people come to see.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Provide seating near the food
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Schedule crew meals
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Running an event in Notting Dale
Notting Dale is about 1 mile north of Kensington, in Greater London. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Notting Dale. We cater in 764 places across Greater London.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Shepherds Bush station, about 0.7 miles south-west. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Sava, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
This part of Greater London takes in W11, W10 and W2. Local streets include Bard Road, Walmer Road and Sirdar Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Notting Dale, we also cover Notting Hill (1 mile south-east), White City (1 mile west), Kensal Town (1 mile north), North Kensington (1 mile north-west) and Holland Park (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in London (5 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (4.7 miles east) and Princess Louise Hospital (0.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Greville Place nature reserve and Campden Hill.
- Nearby schools include Kensington Aldridge Academy (within half a mile west) and Maida Vale School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Elgin pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Ladbroke Estate (within half a mile south-east) and Abdus Salam Library (1.8 miles south-east)
Live paella or other catering?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Notting Dale and the whole of Greater London
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Notting Dale
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Food and music festivals
- Sports clubs and race days
- Charity and school events
- VIP and hospitality areas
School fairs, for a school like Thomas Jones Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Your trader pack and site rules
As a London location, Notting Dale is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
What affects the price in Notting Dale
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
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.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. For an evening event in Notting Dale, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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