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Festival Paella Catering in South Bank
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in South Bank. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Sports clubs and race days
- Community events and open days
- Village fêtes
Planning an event in South Bank?
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in South Bank
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Festival paella catering for your event in South Bank
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegan paella, and we are regularly asked to cater seasonal markets and sports club events.
Events in South Bank range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Public spaces typically need council permission, and we will send whatever the organiser needs. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- South Bank (SE1, WC2E, WC2N)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near South Bank
What else we do in South Bank
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Fairs, fêtes and events in South Bank
South Bank is about 1 mile west of London, in Greater London. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around South Bank and nearby villages. We cater in 764 places in Greater London.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St John's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. School fairs, for a school like Oasis Academy Johanna, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
This part of Greater London takes in SE1, WC2E and WC2N. Whether your event is on York Road, Spur Road and Lower Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. With the A301 and A302 close by, South Bank is easy for us to reach for your event. Close by, we cover events in Waterloo (1 mile south-east), Adelphi (1 mile north-west), Charing Cross (1 mile north-west), Temple (1 mile north-east) and Aldwych (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Baynard's Castle (0.9 miles north-east) and Royal Waterloo Hospital for Children and Women (less than half a mile north-east). Not far away are Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include London Nautical School (under half a mile north-east) and St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School (under half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Hole In The Wall pub (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include The BFI Reuben Library (less than half a mile north-east) and Liberty of the Savoy (less than half a mile north)
Events we cater in South Bank
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Whatever you’re celebrating in South Bank, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Village fêtes
- Agricultural and county shows
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Race days and sports events
Events in parks such as Jubilee Gardens need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if it rains
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. For an evening event in South Bank, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Questions from South Bank
Can you run a stall at a school fair in South Bank?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Could we have live paella in Jubilee Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
How quickly can you serve?
It’s one of the quickest hot foods to serve, which suits busy periods.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Absolutely. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Provide seating near the food
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Put all trader information in one pack
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
What affects the price in South Bank
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- The number of people
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Room for our cooking and serving area
South Bank is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- 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