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Festival & event paella in Staples Corner, Greater London
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Staples Corner.
- Community events and open days
- County and country shows
- School and charity events
Planning an event in Staples Corner?
Festival paella catering in Staples Corner, cooked live
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. Whether it’s feeding crew and volunteers and charity and school events, we can cook seafood paella, churros and giant-pan paella for your guests.
In Staples Corner, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Public spaces normally need council permission, and we will provide what the organiser asks for. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Staples Corner (NW2, NW4, NW9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
As a London location, Staples Corner is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Staples Corner
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Also near Staples Corner
Also in Staples Corner
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- We cover Staples Corner and the whole of Greater London
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Provide seating near the food
- Put all trader information in one pack
Allergen information is available at the stall.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Event catering near Staples Corner
Staples Corner is about 1 mile south of Hendon, in Greater London. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Staples Corner and nearby villages. Staples Corner is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
If your event is in Clarefield Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. School fairs, for a school like Parkfield Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Wherever your event is in NW2, NW4 and NW9, we can cook for your guests. From Park Road, Humber Road and Oxgate Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For events just outside Staples Corner, we cover Brent Cross (1 mile north-east), Dollis Hill (1 mile south-west), Hendon (1 mile north), The Hyde (1 mile north-west) and West Hendon (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Brent Cross Shopping Centre (under half a mile north-east) and St Andrew's Hospital (0.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Westbere Copse and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near Staples Corner include Clarion (under half a mile east) and Woodfield School (1.1 miles west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Hendon (1.1 miles north)
What festival paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Events we cater in Staples Corner
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Music and food festivals
- Charity and school events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
For visitors coming by rail, Brent Cross West station is in Staples Corner itself.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
- What happens if it rains
Your questions about festival paella catering in Staples Corner
Do you trade at school fairs around Staples Corner?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Staples Corner for guests?
Brent Cross West station, in Staples Corner itself.
Do you need water?
We’ll confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Summer events in Staples Corner have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Related guides
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