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Festival & event paella in Romford, Greater London
Looking for festival paella catering in Romford? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Seasonal markets
- Festivals
- Agricultural and county shows
Live festival paella catering in Romford
How our festival paella catering works in Romford
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a huge paella. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and portions are served quickly from the pan. Typical bookings include country shows and christmas and farmers’ markets, with vegan paella, churros and giant-pan paella.
In Romford, a paella pan suits street parties and school fairs, as long as the road closure or site permission is in place. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Area
- Romford (RM1, RM7, RM11, RM2)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- We cover Romford and the whole of Greater London
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Romford
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Romford questions
Could we have live paella in Lodge Farm Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Romford?
Romford has its own station: Romford station.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Romford?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will let you know if we’re available.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Where we can cook in Romford
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Trader information and site rules
- A level pitch on firm ground
As a London location, Romford is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Romford
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
Events we cater in Romford
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
In Romford and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- County and country shows
- Community events and open days
- Seasonal markets
- School and charity events
Events in parks such as Lodge Farm Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- Staff numbers and hours
- How each diet is kept separate
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Plan seating near the food area
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Check allergen info is on display
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Romford events: pitches and permissions
Romford is in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Romford will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Romford is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Romford to London (about 13 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Concordia Academy, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Parish Church of St Edward the Confessor, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
For festival paella catering in RM1, RM7, RM11 and RM2, we plan around your venue and timings. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Market Place and Market Link. Main roads around Romford include the A1251, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Other places close to Romford for festival paella catering include Rush Green (1 mile south-west), Collier Row (1 mile north), Rise Park (1 mile north), Becontree Heath (1 mile south-west) and Chadwell Heath (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (13 miles south-west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Dagenham (1.5 miles south-west) and The Brewery (under half a mile south-west). Not far away are The Chase Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls (0.8 miles east) and St. Edward's Church of England School (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Moon & Stars pub (less than half a mile east)
For event organisers in Romford
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for 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.
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Evening events in Romford have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
- 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