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Festival Paella Catering for Tower Hamlets events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Tower Hamlets.
- Community events and open days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Planning an event in Tower Hamlets?
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Tower Hamlets
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See How we price Or The cost guide.
How our festival paella catering works in Tower Hamlets
Few street foods pull a crowd like a giant paella pan. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. Popular choices include giant-pan paella, seafood paella and vegan paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater school and charity events and agricultural and county shows.
Around Tower Hamlets, a fête or summer fair suits a huge paella pan. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Occasions we cook for in Tower Hamlets
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
Whatever you are celebrating in Tower Hamlets, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Agricultural and county shows
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Race days and sports events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
For visitors coming by rail, Tower Hamlets has its own station, Dover Priory station.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each dish
- When payment is due
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
What affects the price in Tower Hamlets
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The paellas you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Where we can cook in Tower Hamlets
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Clear information on power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Running an event in Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets is about 1 mile south of Dover, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Tower Hamlets, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Tower Hamlets. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Tower Hamlets to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul? A paella pan draws people in. If your event is in High Meadow, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. The coast is within about a mile of Tower Hamlets, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Here we cover the CT17, CT16 and CT15 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Cow Lane, Odo Road and Eric Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Main roads around Tower Hamlets include the A256, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. We also cook at events in Charlton-in-Dover (1 mile north-east), Guston (2 miles north-east), Church Whitfield (2 miles north), East Langdon (3 miles north-east) and West Cliffe (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Dover Castle (1 mile east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (less than half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near Tower Hamlets include Dover Grammar School for Girls (less than half a mile north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Eagle Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Tower Hamlets questions
Which station should guests use for Tower Hamlets?
Dover Priory station, in Tower Hamlets itself.
Can you cook near the sea around Tower Hamlets?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you cater in Tower Hamlets?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Tower Hamlets. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What do you need at the pitch?
We’ll confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
Will there be long queues?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
How much paella per person?
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.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
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The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Summer events in Tower Hamlets have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- 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.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Tower Hamlets, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
- 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