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Festival & event paella in Southborough, Greater London
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Southborough.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- County and country shows
Festival paella catering near Southborough
Festival paella catering in Southborough, made fresh on the day
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 race days and sports events and school fairs and fundraisers, serving chicken and chorizo paella, churros and seafood paella.
Events in Southborough range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Organisers typically need council permission for public spaces, and we will provide what the organiser asks for. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Southborough (BR2, BR1)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Is live paella right for your event?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Southborough
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Southborough and the whole of Greater London
Perfect for your event in Southborough
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
In Southborough and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Agricultural and county shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Food and music festivals
- Village fêtes
School fairs, for a school like Southborough Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The venue requirements
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Your trader pack and site rules
As a London location, Southborough 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 picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. For an evening event in Southborough, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Provide seating near the food
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Southborough
Southborough is about 2 miles south-east of Bromley, in Greater London. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Southborough. 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 10 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Bickley station is about 0.7 miles away. Running a fête for a church like St Augustine's Church? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 8 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Festival paella catering in BR2 and BR1 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Pope Road, Crown Lane and Union Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Bromley Common (1 mile south-west), Petts Wood (1 mile east), Locksbottom (2 miles south-east), Shortlands (2 miles west) and Crofton (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Bethlem Museum of the Mind (0.9 miles south-west) and Bridgeways Day Hospital (under half a mile south). Not far away are Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Justus CofE School (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Chequers Public House (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.4 miles north-west)
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FAQs for Southborough
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Southborough?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Southborough for guests?
The closest is Bickley station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Southborough?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
- 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