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Festival Paella Catering for Shoreditch events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Shoreditch: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Seasonal markets
- School and charity events
- Village fêtes
Live festival paella catering in Shoreditch
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
How our festival paella catering works in Shoreditch
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and service from the pan is fast. Popular choices include vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater county and country shows and food and music festivals.
Street parties and school fairs in Shoreditch are a great fit for a paella stall, as long as the road closure or site permission is in place. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Shoreditch (E1, E2, N1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Community events around Shoreditch
Shoreditch is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. For an event in Shoreditch, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
Events in parks such as Artillery Ground need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. For visitors coming by rail, Shoreditch has its own station, Shoreditch High Street station.
Wherever your event is in E1, E2 and N1, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include New Road, Moor Lane and City Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. You will find Shoreditch on the A1 and A10, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. If your venue is just outside Shoreditch, we also cover Haggerston (1 mile north), Hoxton (1 mile north-west), St Luke's (1 mile west), Spitalfields (1 mile south) and Finsbury (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Greater London, Shoreditch has lots of places to hold an event.
Nearby you’ll also find Dennis Severs' House (under half a mile south) and Tower of London (1.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Tower Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include The Prince's School of Traditional Arts (under half a mile west) and Hackney University Technical College (within half a mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Former London Apprentice pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (0.5 miles south) and County of London (0.9 miles south-west)
Towns and villages near Shoreditch
What else we do in Shoreditch
Your questions about festival paella catering in Shoreditch
What’s the nearest station to Shoreditch for guests?
Shoreditch High Street station, in Shoreditch itself.
Could we have live paella in Artillery Ground?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes, always. There’s a vegan pan next to the others.
Events we cater in Shoreditch
Crew love a hot meal.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Country shows
- Sports clubs and race days
- School and charity events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
School fairs, for a school like Virginia Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. For an evening event in Shoreditch, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; 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.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Trader information and site rules
As a London location, Shoreditch is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
Live paella or other catering?
Not every trader covers vegans. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Shoreditch and across Greater London
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Shoreditch
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- How long we’re needed on site
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
- 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