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Festival & event paella in Surrey Canal, Greater London
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Surrey Canal and Greater London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Charity and school events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Agricultural and county shows
Planning an event in Surrey Canal?
Where we can cook in Surrey Canal
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Firm, level ground
- Clear information on power, water and waste
Surrey Canal is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Surrey Canal
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Festival paella catering for your event in Surrey Canal
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list. Typical bookings include farmers’ and Christmas markets and country shows, with seafood paella, vegan paella and churros.
Events in Surrey Canal range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Public spaces typically need council permission, and we will provide what the organiser asks for. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Location
- Surrey Canal (SE16, SE15, SE14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Surrey Canal
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Common questions in Surrey Canal
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Surrey Canal?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
What about parking in Surrey Canal?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Do you need power?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Will there be long queues?
It is one of the quickest hot foods to serve, which suits busy periods.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll reply with our availability and what we need.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Give traders a single information pack
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Larger pans for peak times.
Events we cater in Surrey Canal
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Surrey Canal book us for events such as:
- Seasonal markets
- Race days and sports events
- Village fêtes
- Agricultural and county shows
School fairs, for a school like Ilderton Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- How long the team stays
Event catering near Surrey Canal
Surrey Canal is about 1 mile north-west of New Cross, in Greater London. For an event in Surrey Canal, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Surrey Canal. Surrey Canal is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Running a fête for a church like St Katharine with St Bartholomew? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Surrey Canal has its own station, South Bermondsey station.
This part of Greater London takes in SE16, SE15 and SE14, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Pump Lane, Bush Road and Water Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Main roads around Surrey Canal include the A200 and A2208, which makes travel to your event easy. We also cook at events in South Bermondsey (1 mile west), Surrey Quays (1 mile north-east), Rotherhithe (1 mile north), Peckham (1 mile south-west) and Deptford (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (0.7 miles north) and Nunhead (1.3 miles south). Open spaces near Surrey Canal include New Cross Gate Cutting and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include City of London Academy (0.6 miles west) and Southwark Free School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Surrey Docks pub (0.5 miles north)
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Surrey Canal and across Greater London
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening events in Surrey Canal have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
- 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