Live Cooking Station Hire London: Sri Lankan Street Food at Your Event

A live cooking station is the difference between an event people attend and an event people remember. The sound of kothu roti being made. The smell of hoppers cooking in small iron pans. A crowd gathering before the first plate is even served. If you've seen it at an event before, you'll know.

What we offer

Live kothu roti (kottu) station

Godamba roti chopped and stir-fried on a flat iron with spices, egg and your choice of protein. The sound of the scraping and chopping draws guests from across the room. Made to order, fresh for each guest. You'll see it written as kothu roti, kottu or kotthu - all the same dish.

Live appam (hopper) station

Sri Lankan lace crepes cooked individually in small iron pans - appam in Tamil, hopper in English, exactly the same dish either way. Crispy at the edges, soft in the centre. Egg hoppers, plain hoppers, served with sambals and chutneys. One of the most visually striking things we do.

Live dosa station

Thin, golden, fermented rice crepes cooked on a large flat iron. Crispy, light, served with coconut sambal and chutneys. Works well for both large events and intimate gatherings.

What events work best?

Live stations work for weddings, corporate events, private parties, birthday celebrations and product launches. Anywhere you want food to be a conversation starter rather than just fuel. We've cooked for corporate teams at Greenpeace, Octopus Energy and Salesforce, alongside weddings and private celebrations across London.

We've run live stations for 30 guests and for 500. Size matters less than space and setup. We'll tell you exactly what we need at your venue.

How much space does a live station need?

Around 2x2 metres per station, indoors or outdoors. We bring all the equipment, ingredients and garnishes, and can run on gas where mains power isn't available. One of our chefs operates each station throughout your event, not just for a fixed slot, so there's always something being cooked fresh.

Can a live station be the main food, or does it need to sit alongside a wider spread?

It can be either. A live hopper or dosa station alongside a buffet is the most common setup. But a standalone kothu roti station works as the main event for more casual gatherings where the food itself is the centrepiece.

How much does a live station cost?

A live station is usually added on top of a wider catering package. General Sri Lankan catering across London runs roughly £35-£85 per head depending on guest numbers, service style and menu - adding a live station moves you within that range rather than being a separate flat fee. We'll give you an exact price once we know your guest count and which station you want.

How far in advance do I need to book?

Two to four weeks for most events. For summer weekends and large events, sooner is better. Contact us with your date and guest numbers and we'll confirm availability straight away.