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Paella Catering in Benhilton
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Benhilton.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Community events and fairs
- Naming days and family parties
Live paella catering in Benhilton
Paella catering in Benhilton, made fresh on the day
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll recommend what fits your event. Typical bookings include wedding breakfasts and evening food and engagement and anniversary parties, with vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
Around Benhilton, most London events we’re asked about are in gardens, courtyards and hired venues. Parking and loading are the main things to plan, so let us know about parking permits or a driveway. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Benhilton (SM1, SM3, SM5)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Evenings in Benhilton stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Benhilton 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Occasions we cook for in Benhilton
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Benhilton book us for events such as:
- Birthday celebrations
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
For guests coming by train, Benhilton has its own station, Sutton Common station.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The venue requirements
Nearby places to Benhilton
What else we do in Benhilton
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Your questions about paella catering in Benhilton
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Saints Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is parking a problem for events in Benhilton?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Which paellas suit our guests?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is typically the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Catering an event in Benhilton
Benhilton is about 4 miles south of Wimbledon, in Greater London. For an event in Benhilton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover 764 places across Greater London. Our events stretch from Benhilton to London (10 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Nonsuch Mansion (1.9 miles south-west) and Fitznells Manor (3 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Manor Park? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Anywhere in SM1, SM3 and SM5, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Vale Road, Crown Road and Lewis Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Benhilton, we also cover Sutton (1 mile south), St Helier (1 mile north-east), Rosehill (1 mile north-east), Carshalton (1 mile east) and The Wrythe (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (10 miles north-east), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chessington Castle Hill (4.4 miles west) and St Helier Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Sutton Ecology Centre Grounds and Duppas Hill.
- Local schools include Greenshaw High School (0.5 miles east) and Sutton College of Learning for Adults (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Cricketers Inn (within half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (1.1 miles south)
Is live paella right for your event?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
- 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