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Festival Paella Catering in Riddlesdown
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Riddlesdown and across Greater London.
- Sports clubs and race days
- Festivals
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Book festival paella catering in Riddlesdown
Festival paella catering in Riddlesdown, made fresh on the day
One paella stall covers many diets: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That makes life easier for organisers. We are frequently asked to cater agricultural and county shows and crew, volunteer and VIP catering, with giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
In Riddlesdown, street events mean planning access and closures. Tell us the pitch details and timings. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Riddlesdown (CR8, CR2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Riddlesdown
- Catering across Greater London, including Riddlesdown
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Riddlesdown: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Dollypers Hill?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Riddlesdown?
Riddlesdown has its own station: Riddlesdown station.
How quickly can you serve?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
What does festival paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Put all trader information in one pack
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Riddlesdown events: pitches and permissions
Riddlesdown is about 1 mile east of Purley, in Greater London. For festival paella catering in Riddlesdown, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like St Edmund's Church? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Riddlesdown station is in Riddlesdown itself.
Here we cover the CR8 and CR2 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Hyde Road, Lower Road and Famet Avenue or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. You’ll find Riddlesdown on the A22, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Nearby, we also cater events in Kenley (1 mile south), Sanderstead (1 mile north-east), South Croydon (2 miles north), Hamsey Green (2 miles south-east) and Whyteleafe (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north), St Pancras (14 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Purley War Memorial Hospital (1 mile north-west) and St George's Walk (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Riddlesdown include Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Schools near Riddlesdown include Riddlesdown Collegiate (0.5 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include County Borough of Croydon (2.8 miles north)
Who books festival paella catering in Riddlesdown?
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Riddlesdown, people book us for occasions like:
- Village fêtes
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Food and music festivals
- Sports club events
If your event is in Dollypers Hill, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the price includes, item by item
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, events in Riddlesdown stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
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.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
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, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Spacing from tents and other structures
As a London location, Riddlesdown 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
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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