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Festival Paella Catering in Wimbledon
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Wimbledon.
- Sports club events
- Country shows
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Festival paella catering in Wimbledon
Where we can cook in Wimbledon
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
Wimbledon is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
Festival paella catering in Wimbledon, cooked live
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a huge paella. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. We cook vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and we are regularly asked to cater christmas and farmers’ markets and open days and community events.
Events in Wimbledon range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Organisers normally need council permission for public spaces, and we’ll provide what the organiser asks for. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Wimbledon (SW19, SW20, SW17, SW18)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books festival paella catering in Wimbledon?
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Wimbledon book us for events such as:
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Race days and sports events
- Open days
- Charity and school events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St. Mark's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Staff numbers and hours
- The venue requirements
- When final numbers are due
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Book crew catering in advance
Allergen information is available at the stall.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Event catering near Wimbledon
Wimbledon is about 7 miles south of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Wimbledon, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Wimbledon is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Wimbledon has its own station, Wimbledon station. School fairs, for a school like Wimbledon High School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
We cook at events all over SW19, SW20, SW17 and SW18. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street Mews, High Street and Church Road. Main roads around Wimbledon include the A218 and B235, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Wimbledon, we also cover Crooked Billet (1 mile west), Wimbledon Park (1 mile north), Wimbledon Chase (1 mile south), Copse Hill (1 mile south-west) and Merton Park (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Wimbledon Museum (under half a mile west) and Southside Wandsworth (2.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Battersea Park Lake and Merton Park Green Walks.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School (within half a mile north-east) and Willington School (within half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find Dog & Fox pub (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Coombe (2.3 miles west)
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. For an evening event in Wimbledon, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Wimbledon, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Nearby places to Wimbledon
More for events in Wimbledon
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
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.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Questions from Wimbledon
Which station should guests use for Wimbledon?
Wimbledon station, in Wimbledon itself.
Could we have live paella in Cannizaro Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
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, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What documents can you send?
Tell us what the event needs and we will send it with our application.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
About the dishes
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
- 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