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Festival Paella Catering for West Drayton events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in West Drayton: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Open days
- Agricultural and county shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Festival paella catering in West Drayton
Questions from West Drayton
Could we have live paella in Lake Farm Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you trade at school fairs around West Drayton?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you come to West Drayton?
We do. We cook at events in West Drayton and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Festival paella catering for your event in West Drayton
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. For village fêtes and summer fairs and farmers’ and Christmas markets, we can cook churros, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella for your guests.
In West Drayton, street events mean planning access and closures. Tell us the pitch details and timings. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- West Drayton (UB7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Is live paella right for your event?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why West Drayton hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Perfect for your event in West Drayton
One trader, many diets.
Whatever you’re celebrating in West Drayton, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- County and country shows
- Open days
- Sports club events
- Music and food festivals
School fairs, for a school like West Drayton Academy, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- A clear list of what’s included
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Provide seating near the food
- Ask about peak-time capacity
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What affects the price in West Drayton
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
How it works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, events in West Drayton stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Running an event in West Drayton
West Drayton is about 2 miles west of Hayes, in Greater London. For festival paella catering in West Drayton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from West Drayton to London (16 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Martin? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is West Drayton station, about 0.5 miles north-west.
Anywhere in UB7, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Church Road, Station Road and Constabulary Place. For events just outside West Drayton, we cover Yiewsley (1 mile north), Thorney (1 mile west), Cowley (2 miles north), Hayes (2 miles east) and Hillingdon (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (14 miles east), Marylebone (14 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (15 miles east), Hampstead (13 miles east) and Ruislip (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Chimes (3 miles north) and British Airways Heritage Collection (2.5 miles north). The countryside around West Drayton includes Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
- Schools near West Drayton include Park Academy West London (1.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Fox and Pheasant pub (less than half a mile east)
- 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