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Festival Paella Catering for Stratford events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Stratford.
- Village fêtes
- Agricultural and county shows
- Open days
Book festival paella catering in Stratford
About our festival paella catering in Stratford
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days. We are frequently asked to cater sports clubs and race days and open days and community events, with seafood paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
London street parties and fairs in Stratford need careful planning around road closures and access. Send us the pitch and timings. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Location
- Stratford (E15, E20, E3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Fairs, fêtes and events in Stratford
Stratford is about 5 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. For an event in Stratford, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in 764 places in Greater London.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Stratford Circus, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Wherever your event is in E15, E20 and E3, we can cook for your guests. From Gay Road, Cam Road and Eve Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Maryland (1 mile east), East Village (1 mile north-west), Temple Mills (1 mile north-west), West Ham (1 mile south-east) and Hackney Wick (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles west).
A little further out are County Borough of West Ham (under half a mile south-east) and Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (under half a mile east). Not far away are Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Local schools include Carpenters Primary School (under half a mile south) and Sarah Bonnell School (within half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Two Puddings pub (less than half a mile south-east)
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Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Book crew catering in advance
- Plan seating near the food area
- Put all trader information in one pack
We set up at the agreed time.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Not every trader covers vegans. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Catering across Greater London, including Stratford
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Common questions in Stratford
Is parking a problem for events in Stratford?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
What’s the nearest station to Stratford for guests?
Stratford (London) station, in Stratford itself.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
Is there a vegan option?
Absolutely. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Giant paella pans
It’s the huge pan people come to see.
Perfect for your event in Stratford
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Stratford and Greater London:
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Community events and open days
For visitors coming by rail, Stratford has its own station, Stratford (London) station.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. Summer events in Stratford have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
How we price festival paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
Send us the date, your venue or E15 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
- 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