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Festival Paella Catering in Surrey Quays
Planning festival paella catering in Surrey Quays? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
Festival paella catering near Surrey Quays
Where we can cook in Surrey Quays
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Flat, firm ground
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
As a London location, Surrey Quays is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Surrey Quays
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
About our festival paella catering in Surrey Quays
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. Whether it is festivals and agricultural and county shows, we can cook seafood paella, churros and vegan paella and more.
In Surrey Quays, street events mean planning access and closures. Tell us the pitch details and timings. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Surrey Quays (SE16, SE8, SE15)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Surrey Quays
What’s the nearest station to Surrey Quays for guests?
Surrey Quays station, in Surrey Quays itself.
Do you trade at school fairs around Surrey Quays?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
It’s one of the quickest hot foods to serve, which suits busy periods.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
What paperwork do you provide?
Share your trader requirements.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Towns and villages near Surrey Quays
Other catering in Surrey Quays
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check allergen info is on display
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Book crew catering in advance
Crew meals are served at set times.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Surrey Quays events: pitches and permissions
Surrey Quays is about 2 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the SE16 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If your event is in Deptford Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. For visitors coming by rail, Surrey Quays has its own station, Surrey Quays station.
Here we cover the SE16, SE8 and SE15 postcode area. From Bush Road, Gomm Road and Lower Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Main roads around Surrey Quays include the A200 and A2208, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Close by, we cover events in Rotherhithe (1 mile north), Surrey Canal (1 mile south-west), South Bermondsey (1 mile south-west), Millwall (1 mile east) and North Greenwich (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles 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 Nunhead (1.7 miles south) and St Olave's Hospital (0.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Surrey Quays include Bacon's College (0.7 miles north) and Spa School (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include The Surrey Docks pub (within half a mile north-west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Summer events in Surrey Quays have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
What festival paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Why choose festival paella catering in Surrey Quays?
It covers several diets with one trader.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Agricultural and county shows
- Sports clubs and race days
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
School fairs, for a school like Rotherhithe Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if it rains
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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