Greater London · England
Festival & event paella in South Street, Greater London
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in South Street: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Community events and open days
- Agricultural and county shows
- Seasonal markets
Festival paella catering in South Street
Festival paella catering for your event in South Street
Few street foods pull a crowd like a huge paella pan. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and service from the pan is fast. Typical bookings include village fêtes and community events and open days, with vegan paella, churros and giant-pan paella.
Events in South Street range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Organisers usually need council permission for public spaces, and we’ll send whatever the organiser needs. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- South Street (TN16)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Event catering near South Street
South Street is about 4 miles north-east of Oxted, in Greater London. We bring festival paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in South Street and the surrounding area. South Street is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from South Street to London (15 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Charles Darwin School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Oxted station, about 3.7 miles south-west. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of South Street, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in TN16, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to South Street for festival paella catering include Tatsfield (1 mile west), Force Green (2 miles south-east), Titsey (2 miles south-west), Westerham (2 miles south-east) and Moorhouse Bank (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (15 miles north-west), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (6 miles north), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west), Kennington (15 miles north-west) and New Cross (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (3.2 miles south). The countryside around South Street includes West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Betsom's Hill.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Book crew catering in advance
- Put all trader information in one pack
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Who books festival paella catering in South Street?
It brings theatre to the food court.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Food and music festivals
- Sports clubs and race days
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- School fairs and fundraisers
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin? A paella pan draws people in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each dish
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
What affects the price in South Street
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s 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 Street 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.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
South Street is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in South Street
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Also near South Street
What else we do in South Street
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Your questions about festival paella catering in South Street
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for South Street?
Oxted station, about 3.7 miles south-west of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Do you cover South Street?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including South Street. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
- 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