Greater London · England
Festival & event paella in Old Town, Greater London
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Old Town. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Sports clubs and race days
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Planning an event in Old Town?
How we price festival paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How long we are needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Festival paella catering in Old Town, made fresh on the day
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. Whether it is school fairs and fundraisers and farmers’ and Christmas markets, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
In Old Town, street events mean planning access and closures. Tell us the pitch details and timings. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Old Town (CR0, CR9, CR90)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Old Town
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. Evening events in Old Town have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Trader information and site rules
As a London location, Old Town 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.
On the menu in Old Town
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Events we cater in Old Town
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Old Town and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Charity and school events
- Village fêtes
- Agricultural and county shows
- Open days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Croydon Minster, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the team stays
- Allergen information for each dish
Community events around Old Town
Old Town is about 1 mile north-west of Croydon, in Greater London. For festival paella catering in Old Town, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Old Town. We cater in 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, West Croydon station is in Old Town itself. School fairs, for a school like The Minster Nursery and Infant School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Wherever your event is in CR0, CR9 and CR90, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Streets in the area include Park Lane, Fell Road and Abbey Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Old Town, we also cover Waddon (1 mile south-west), Broad Green (1 mile north), Beddington (1 mile west), Bandonhill (1 mile south-west) and Russell Hill (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Centrale Croydon (within half a mile north-east) and Croydon University Hospital (1.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Local schools include St Andrew's CofE School (within half a mile south-west) and Rutherford School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Gun Tavern (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include County Borough of Croydon (less than half a mile east)
Is live paella right for your event?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Schedule crew meals
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check allergen info is on display
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Places near Old Town
Other catering in Old Town
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Old Town
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Old Town?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Which station should guests use for Old Town?
Old Town has its own station: West Croydon station.
What does festival paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
- 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