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Festival & event paella in Temple, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Temple.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- School fairs and fundraisers
Festival paella catering in Temple
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. For an evening event in Temple, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Planning festival paella catering in Temple? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Festival paella catering in Temple, cooked live
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. For sports club events and village fêtes, we can cook giant-pan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
In Temple, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Organisers normally need council permission for public spaces, and we will provide what the organiser asks for. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Location
- Temple (SE1, WC2H, WC2B)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Temple
What else we do in Temple
What affects the price in Temple
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Where we can cook in Temple
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Trader information and site rules
- A pitch away from tents and structures
As a London location, Temple is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Temple
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
Your questions about festival paella catering in Temple
What’s the nearest station to Temple for guests?
Temple has its own station: London Blackfriars station.
Is parking a problem for events in Temple?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Service from the pan is fast, which suits busy periods.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Put picnic tables near the traders
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Events we cater in Temple
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Whatever you are celebrating in Temple, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Village fêtes
- Music and food festivals
- VIP and hospitality areas
For visitors coming by rail, London Blackfriars station is in Temple itself.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Temple events: pitches and permissions
Temple is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. From the centre of Temple to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 764 places across Greater London.
If your event is in Garden Bridge, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. School fairs, for a school like St Clement Danes CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
We cook at events all over SE1, WC2H and WC2B. We can cater an event on streets such as Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square. Temple sits on or near the A4 and A40, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Temple, we cover Temple Bar (1 mile north), Blackfriars (1 mile east), Aldwych (1 mile west), Clare Market (1 mile north-west) and Covent Garden (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
A little further out are Liberty of the Savoy (within half a mile west) and Twinings Museum (less than half a mile north-west). Not far away are Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include London Nautical School (less than half a mile south) and Mercers' School (under half a mile north)
- Nearby, you will find The Devereux pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include British Library of Political and Economic Science (less than half a mile north-west)
Is live paella right for your event?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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