Greater London · England
Live paella catering in Bermondsey, Greater London
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Bermondsey and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Garden get-togethers
- Company summer parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Planning an event in Bermondsey?
Paella catering for your event in Bermondsey
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food is served hot. It’s why live paella suits so many kinds of event. For engagement and anniversary parties and weddings and evening receptions, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella.
London gardens are often long and narrow, but a level spot away from fences and trees is usually all we need. In Bermondsey, the bigger question is parking near the house or venue. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Bermondsey (SE1, SE16, SE5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Bermondsey: venues, travel and local tips
Bermondsey is about 1 mile east of London, in Greater London. For an event in Bermondsey, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Bermondsey. We cover 764 places across Greater London.
Historic houses near Bermondsey include Mansion House (1.3 miles north-west) and Dr Johnson's House (1.9 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Boutcher Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
We cook at events all over the SE1, SE16 and SE5 postcode area. From Crown Square, Fire Station Square and Layard Square or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. With the A100 and B202 close by, Bermondsey is simple for us to get to for your event. For events just outside Bermondsey, we cover Walworth (1 mile south-west), London (1 mile west), South Bermondsey (1 mile south-east), Surrey Canal (1 mile south-east) and Surrey Quays (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (5 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (7 miles north) and Hoxton (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower of London (0.8 miles north) and Guy's Hospital (0.7 miles north-west). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Bellenden Road Nature Garden.
- Schools near Bermondsey include Asylum for the deaf and dumb (under half a mile south-west) and Harris Academy Bermondsey (under half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include Simon the Tanner pub (within half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Minories (0.9 miles north) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.5 miles north)
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Put allergy details in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we normally call guests over.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Paella compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Places near Bermondsey
Other catering in Bermondsey
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
How we price paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Bermondsey
Which station should guests use for Bermondsey?
London Bridge station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary Magdalen Bermondsey?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Is paella enough as a main?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
How does live paella catering work?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve at the time you want.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Planning an evening event in Bermondsey? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bermondsey? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Where we can cook in Bermondsey
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
As a London location, Bermondsey is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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 you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- 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