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Festival Paella Catering for Pollards Hill events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Pollards Hill. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Seasonal markets
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Village fêtes
Book festival paella catering in Pollards Hill
About the dishes
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Festival paella catering for your event in Pollards Hill
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. Whether it’s open days and christmas and farmers’ markets, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
London street parties and fairs in Pollards Hill need careful planning around road closures and access. Send us the pitch and timings. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Pollards Hill (CR7, SW16, SE19)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Pollards Hill
What else we do in Pollards Hill
Event catering near Pollards Hill
Pollards Hill is about 1 mile north of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. From the centre of Pollards Hill to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 764 places across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like St Oswald? A paella pan draws people in. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Kensington Avenue Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
For festival paella catering in CR7, SW16 and SE19, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Green Lane, Croft Road and Downs Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Pollards Hill for festival paella catering include Norbury (1 mile north), Thornton Heath (1 mile south), Streatham (2 miles north-west), Streatham Park (2 miles north-west) and Mitcham (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
A little further out are Croydon University Hospital (1.3 miles south) and Centrale Croydon (2.3 miles south). Not far away are Knight's Hill and Biggin Wood.
- Schools near Pollards Hill include Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls (less than half a mile north-west) and Silburn Reid (0.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Moon Under Water pub (0.6 miles west)
- Local facilities include St Leonard's (1.7 miles north-west)
Why choose live paella in Pollards Hill?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Pollards Hill
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
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 to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Pollards Hill? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
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.
Events we cater in Pollards Hill
It covers several diets with one trader.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Pollards Hill, people book us for events such as:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Music and food festivals
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Sports clubs and race days
Events in parks such as Grangewood Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. For an evening event in Pollards Hill, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Schedule crew meals
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
FAQs for Pollards Hill
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Pollards Hill?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Could we have live paella in Grangewood Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Absolutely. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Will there be long queues?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
- 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