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Festival & event paella in Old Coulsdon, Greater London
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Old Coulsdon.
- Sports club events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Live festival paella catering in Old Coulsdon
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
About our festival paella catering in Old Coulsdon
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. Popular choices include vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella, and we’re often booked for sports club events and feeding crew and volunteers.
Street parties and school fairs in Old Coulsdon are a great fit for a paella stall, as long as the road closure or site permission is in place. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Old Coulsdon (CR5, CR3, CR8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Old Coulsdon? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Check allergen info is on display
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Provide seating near the food
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. 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.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. Summer events in Old Coulsdon have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Fairs, fêtes and events in Old Coulsdon
Old Coulsdon is about 1 mile south-east of Coulsdon, in Greater London. For festival paella catering in Old Coulsdon, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Old Coulsdon is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Keston Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
This part of Greater London takes in CR5, CR3 and CR8. Whether your event is on Ellis Road, Tollers Lane and Court Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For events just outside Old Coulsdon, we cover Coulsdon (1 mile north-west), Chipstead (2 miles west), Purley (2 miles north), Woodcote (2 miles north-west) and Woodmansterne (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (14 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Marylebone (15 miles north), Kensington (14 miles north), Whitechapel (15 miles north) and Brompton (14 miles north).
Nearby you will also find East Surrey Museum (2 miles south-east) and St Lawrence's Hospital (1.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Old Coulsdon include Nore Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include Oasis Academy Coulsdon (under half a mile south-east) and Sunnydown School (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Tudor Rose pub (within half a mile north-west)
Towns and villages near Old Coulsdon
Other catering in Old Coulsdon
How we price festival paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Flat, firm ground
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Your trader pack and site rules
Old Coulsdon is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
Giant paella pans
It’s the huge pan people come to see.
Questions from Old Coulsdon
Which station should guests use for Old Coulsdon?
The closest is Coulsdon South station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Old Coulsdon?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What does festival paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
- 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