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Festival & event paella in Spitalfields, Greater London
Planning festival paella catering in Spitalfields? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Planning an event in Spitalfields?
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Give traders a single information pack
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Festival paella catering in Spitalfields, cooked live
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Each portion takes seconds to serve. Whether it is food and music festivals and farmers’ and Christmas markets, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella and more.
Street parties and school fairs in Spitalfields are a great fit for a paella stall, as long as the road closure or site permission is in place. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Spitalfields (E1, EC2A, E1W)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Spitalfields events: pitches and permissions
Spitalfields is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the E1 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
If your event is in Finsbury Circus, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. For visitors coming by rail, Spitalfields has its own station, London Liverpool Street station.
Festival paella catering in E1, EC2A and E1W is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include New Road, Mark Lane and Bell Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. You will find Spitalfields on the A10 and A1202, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For events just outside Spitalfields, we cover Whitechapel (1 mile east), Aldgate (1 mile south-west), Bishopsgate (1 mile west), Tower Hill (1 mile south) and Shoreditch (1 mile north). 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).
Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (0.6 miles south) and Museum of Transology (within half a mile north-west). Not far away are Tower Hill and Lavender Pond.
- Nearby schools include Canon Barnett Primary School (within half a mile east) and London Enterprise Academy (0.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Kings Stores pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (less than half a mile north-west) and Minories (within half a mile south)
What affects the price in Spitalfields
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Firm, level ground
As a London location, Spitalfields is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Summer events in Spitalfields have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- 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 clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or E1 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Who books festival paella catering in Spitalfields?
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
In Spitalfields and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Open days
- County and country shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Makers Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long the team stays
- How bad weather is handled
Towns and villages near Spitalfields
Other catering in Spitalfields
Live paella or other catering?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Catering across Greater London, including Spitalfields
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Common questions in Spitalfields
Can you cook in Finsbury Circus?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is parking a problem for events in Spitalfields?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cater in Spitalfields?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Spitalfields is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Will there be long queues?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
- 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