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Festival & event paella in Putney, Greater London
Planning festival paella catering in Putney? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Seasonal markets
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Book festival paella catering in Putney
Live paella or other catering?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
How our festival paella catering works in Putney
One paella stall covers many diets: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That simplifies your food line-up. Whether it is music and food festivals and feeding crew and volunteers, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and churros.
In Putney, a paella pan suits street parties and school fairs, once permissions are sorted. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Putney (SW15, SW19, SW13)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Putney
Is parking a problem for events in Putney?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
What’s the nearest station to Putney for guests?
Putney has its own station: Putney station.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Putney?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
We can. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Nearby places to Putney
What else we do in Putney
Event catering near Putney
Putney is about 1 mile south-west of Fulham, in Greater London. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Putney and nearby villages. Putney is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If your event is in Bishops Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork.
We cater events across the SW15, SW19 and SW13 postcode area. Local streets include Putney High Street, Upper Richmond Road and Spencer Walk; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. With the A3 and B306 close by, Putney is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. Other places close to Putney for festival paella catering include Roehampton (1 mile south-west), Barnes (1 mile north-west), Fulham (1 mile north-east), Mortlake (2 miles west) and Wimbledon Park (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles north), St Pancras (6 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Putney Exchange (less than half a mile east) and Antique Breadboard Museum (less than half a mile north-east). Not far away are Henman Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Putney School of Art and Design (less than half a mile east) and ARK Putney Academy (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
Crew meals are served at set times.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What affects the price in Putney
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Trader information and site rules
Putney is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Occasions we cook for in Putney
It copes with peak times, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Putney:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Festivals
For visitors coming by rail, Putney has its own station, Putney station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When payment is due
- What happens if it rains
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. For an evening event in Putney, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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- 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