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Festival & event paella in Three Mills, Greater London
Looking for festival paella catering in Three Mills? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- County and country shows
- Music and food festivals
Festival paella catering near Three Mills
Fairs, fêtes and events in Three Mills
Three Mills is about 1 mile south of Stratford, in Greater London. For an event in Three Mills, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Three Mills is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Running a fête for a church like St Mary's Church? A paella pan draws people in. School fairs, for a school like East London Science School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Here we cover the E3, E15 and E14 postcode area. From Gay Road, Bruce Road and Edgar Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Mill Meads (1 mile north), Bromley (1 mile south-west), Old Ford (1 mile north-west), Bow (1 mile west) and Bow Common (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 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 (1 mile north-east) and Stratford Centre (1 mile north). Open spaces near Three Mills include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Nearby schools include London International School of Performing Arts (within half a mile east) and Manorfield Primary School (within half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include Rose and Crown pub (within half a mile west)
Festival paella catering in Three Mills, cooked live
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. On the menu are giant-pan paella, vegan paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for school fairs and fundraisers and sports club events.
Events in Three Mills range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Organisers typically need council permission for public spaces, and we will send whatever the organiser needs. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
- Area
- Three Mills (E3, E15, E14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Catering across Greater London, including Three Mills
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Common questions in Three Mills
Can you cook in Bob's Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Three Mills for guests?
The closest is West Ham station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
For event organisers in Three Mills
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What affects the price in Three Mills
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many staff you need
- How long we are needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Why choose festival paella catering in Three Mills?
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- County and country shows
- Village fêtes
- Race days and sports events
- School fairs and fundraisers
Events in parks such as Bob's Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- The wet-weather plan
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
As a London location, Three Mills is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Towns and villages near Three Mills
More for events in Three Mills
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening events in Three Mills have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Plan seating near the food area
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Give traders a single information pack
Allergen details are available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
- 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