Greater London · England
Festival Paella Catering for Westminster events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Westminster. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Race days and sports events
- County and country shows
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Festival paella catering for Westminster events
The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening events in Westminster have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; 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.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Westminster, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
About our festival paella catering in Westminster
The cooking is part of the show. People stop, watch and come back to eat. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegan paella, and we are often booked for charity and school events and country shows.
Street parties and school fairs in Westminster are a great fit for a paella stall, as long as the road closure or site permission is in place. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Where
- Westminster (SW1P, W1J, SW1V)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Also in Westminster
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Check allergen info is on display
- Provide seating near the food
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Where we can cook in Westminster
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Trader information and site rules
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Vehicle access before and after the event
Westminster is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Westminster
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you are 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 saves passing messages back and forth.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Live paella or other catering?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Community events around Westminster
Westminster is about 1 mile south-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Westminster, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in 764 places across Greater London.
For visitors coming by rail, London Victoria station is about 0.6 miles away. Running a fête for a church like Christ Church? A paella pan draws people in.
Here we cover the SW1P, W1J and SW1V postcode area. Streets in the area include Eaton Lane, Wilton Road and Castle Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Westminster sits on or near the A4 and A202, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. For events just outside Westminster, we cover Millbank (1 mile north), Victoria (1 mile south-west), Pimlico (1 mile south), Vauxhall (1 mile south-east) and Lambeth (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles north-east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Baynard's Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Kingly Court (0.9 miles north). Open spaces near Westminster include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include Blewcoat School (under half a mile south-west) and St Matthew's School (under half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include Grafton Arms (less than half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Westminster St Margaret and St John (under half a mile north) and London Library (0.6 miles north)
Westminster questions
Is parking a problem for events in Westminster?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Which station should guests use for Westminster?
London Victoria station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Westminster?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
- 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