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Festival & event paella in Woodside, Greater London
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Woodside and the surrounding area.
- Agricultural and county shows
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Race days and sports events
Festival paella catering near Woodside
How our festival paella catering works in Woodside
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. Whether it is agricultural and county shows and VIP and hospitality areas, we will put together a menu of churros, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Street parties and school fairs in Woodside are a great fit for a paella stall, once permissions are sorted. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Woodside (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Giant paella pans
It is the huge pan people come to see.
Running an event in Woodside
Woodside is about 6 miles south of New Cross, in Greater London. For festival paella catering in Woodside, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Woodside. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
If your event is in Ashburton Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. For visitors coming by rail, Norwood Junction station is about 0.7 miles away.
This part of Greater London takes in CR0, SE25 and CR9, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Long Lane, Tudor Road and Coe Avenue, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Woodside, we also cover Ashburton (1 mile south), Addiscombe (1 mile south), Shirley Oaks (1 mile south-east), Monks Orchard (1 mile south-east) and Shirley (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Addiscombe (0.8 miles south-west) and National Psychosis Unit (1.7 miles east). Not far away are Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Local schools include Oasis Academy Shirley Park (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Beehive pub (under half a mile west)
FAQs for Woodside
What’s the nearest station to Woodside for guests?
Norwood Junction station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre.
What about parking in Woodside?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will check availability.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
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.
Places near Woodside
More for events in Woodside
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- A level pitch on firm ground
Woodside is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
What festival paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Events we cater in Woodside
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Race days and sports events
- Music and food festivals
- Charity and school events
- Community events and open days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Luke, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- The venue requirements
- The wet-weather plan
- How long the team stays
Live paella or other catering?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, keeping queues short. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Woodside
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Drinks service on request
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. For an evening event in Woodside, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Plan seating near the food area
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Larger pans for peak times.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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