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Festival Paella Catering for Raynes Park events
Planning festival paella catering in Raynes Park? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Charity and school events
- County and country shows
Planning an event in Raynes Park?
How our festival paella catering works in Raynes Park
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for county and country shows and christmas and farmers’ markets.
Street parties and school fairs in Raynes Park are a great fit for a paella stall, as long as the road closure or site permission is in place. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Where
- Raynes Park (SW20, KT3, SM4)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Raynes Park? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- A level pitch on firm ground
As a London location, Raynes Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Raynes Park
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Your questions about festival paella catering in Raynes Park
Is parking a problem for events in Raynes Park?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Could we have live paella in Cannon Hill Common?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
How we price festival paella catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Evening events in Raynes Park have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Raynes Park events: pitches and permissions
Raynes Park is about 2 miles south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Anywhere in SW20, we can cook for your guests. Raynes Park is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
If your event is in Cannon Hill Common, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. School fairs, for a school like West Wimbledon Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Festival paella catering in SW20, KT3 and SM4 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Gore Road, Edna Road and Wyke Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Raynes Park sits on or near the A238 and A298, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Close by, we cover events in West Barnes (1 mile south-west), Bushey Mead (1 mile north-east), Cannon Hill (1 mile east), Motspur Park (1 mile north-west) and Wimbledon Chase (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Chessington Castle Hill (4.1 miles south-west) and Atkinson Morley Hospital (1 mile north). Open spaces near Raynes Park include Henman Hill and Derwent Floodwash.
- Schools near Raynes Park include Raynes Park High School (under half a mile west) and Ursuline Preparatory School (1 mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Raynes Park Tavern (less than half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (1.2 miles west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check allergen info is on display
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Larger pans for peak times.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Why choose festival paella catering in Raynes Park?
It brings theatre to the food court.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Raynes Park and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Seasonal markets
- Country shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Open days and community events
For visitors coming by rail, Raynes Park station is in Raynes Park itself.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long the team stays
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- 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