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Festival & event paella in Plumstead, Greater London
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Plumstead. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Festivals
- School and charity events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Festival paella catering in Plumstead
Events we cater in Plumstead
It brings theatre to the food court.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Plumstead and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Sports club events
- Charity and school events
School fairs, for a school like South Rise Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each dish
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
About our festival paella catering in Plumstead
A paella stall covers several diets at once: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That makes life easier for organisers. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, churros and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for feeding crew and volunteers and charity and school events.
In Plumstead, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Public spaces normally need council permission, and we’ll send whatever the organiser needs. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Plumstead (SE18, SE28, E16)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Event catering near Plumstead
Plumstead is about 8 miles east of London, in Greater London. Events in Plumstead are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Plumstead has its own station, Plumstead station. If your event is in Plumstead Common, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork.
For festival paella catering in SE18, SE28 and E16, we plan around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Moy Lane, Love Lane and Tuam Road or the roads around them. With the A206 close by, Plumstead is simple for us to get to for your event. If your venue is just outside Plumstead, we also cover Woolwich (1 mile west), Shooter's Hill (1 mile south-west), East Wickham (1 mile south-east), Charlton (2 miles west) and New Charlton (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (8 miles west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (1.3 miles west) and Greenwich Castle (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Plumstead includes Gilbert's Pit.
- Local schools include Plumstead Manor School (less than half a mile south-east) and Shooters Hill Sixth Form College (1.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Queens Arms (within half a mile north-west)
Why choose live paella in Plumstead?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Where we can cook in Plumstead
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Firm, level ground
As a London location, Plumstead is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Common questions in Plumstead
What’s the nearest station to Plumstead for guests?
Plumstead station, in Plumstead itself.
What about parking in Plumstead?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your list.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you need water?
We’ll confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
The process
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 Plumstead have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- 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.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
- 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