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Festival Paella Catering in South Ealing
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in South Ealing.
- Race days and sports events
- Community events and open days
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Festival paella catering for South Ealing events
Common questions in South Ealing
Can you run a stall at a school fair in South Ealing?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Could we have live paella in Lammas Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Absolutely. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Will there be long queues?
It’s one of the quickest hot foods to serve, which suits busy periods.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about your event, and we will reply with our availability and what we need.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Festival paella catering in South Ealing, made fresh on the day
The cooking is part of the show. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros, and we’re regularly asked to cater seasonal markets and open days.
Events in South Ealing range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Organisers generally need council permission for public spaces, and we’ll provide what the organiser asks for. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- South Ealing (W5, W13, TW8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, events in South Ealing stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- 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 pack down.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Firm, level ground
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Trader information and site rules
South Ealing is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in South Ealing
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
What festival paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Who books festival paella catering in South Ealing?
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in South Ealing book us for occasions like:
- Race days and sports events
- Charity and school events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Food and music festivals
School fairs, for a school like Grange Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staff numbers and hours
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Schedule crew meals
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
South Ealing events: pitches and permissions
South Ealing is about 1 mile south of Ealing, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in South Ealing, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Events in parks such as Lammas Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Brentford station, about 0.9 miles south.
We cover events in every part of W5, W13 and TW8. Local streets include South Road, Elers Road and Carew Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Ealing (1 mile north), Hanwell (1 mile north-west), West Ealing (2 miles west), Pitshanger (2 miles north) and Brentham Garden Suburb (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (5 miles east), St Pancras (8 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (0.9 miles east) and Ealing Hospital (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Kew Gardens Lake and Castlebar Hill.
- Nearby schools include Great Ealing School (under half a mile north) and Ealing Independent College (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Ealing Park Tavern (under half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Ealing (0.8 miles north) and Library for Iranian Studies (1.4 miles east)
Why choose live paella in South Ealing?
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- We cover South Ealing and the whole of Greater London
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
- 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