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Paella Catering for Bexley events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Bexley and across Greater London.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Planning an event in Bexley?
Paella catering in Bexley, made fresh on the day
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is exactly what we bring to your event in Bexley. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and black rice, and we are frequently booked for milestone birthday parties and anniversary celebrations.
London gardens are frequently long and narrow, but a level spot away from fences and trees is generally all we need. In Bexley, the bigger question is parking near the house or venue. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Bexley (DA5, DA6, DA14, DA1)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Evenings in Bexley 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.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area 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.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Who books paella catering in Bexley?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Anniversary celebrations
Parks such as Danson Park usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- What happens if it rains
- When final numbers are due
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask for labels on each pan
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we generally call guests over.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
What paella catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Nearby places to Bexley
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Common questions in Bexley
Is parking a problem for events in Bexley?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Is paella enough as a main?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What happens with live paella?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It is usually the most photographed pan.
Bexley: venues, travel and local tips
Bexley is about 3 miles east of Eltham, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Bexley, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Bexley is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We cook right across the region, from Bexley to London (11 miles away).
Historic houses near Bexley include Red House (0.9 miles north) and Hall Place and Gardens (1.1 miles east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Old Bexley Church of England School, can book us as a food stall. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Bexley. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Here we cover the DA5, DA6, DA14 and DA1 postcode area. Streets in the area include Bexley High Street, Camden Road and The North Glade, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Bexley is on the A2018 and B2210, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Blendon (1 mile north-west), North Cray (1 mile south), Bexleyheath (1 mile north), Upton (1 mile north) and Coldblow (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are Colyers (2.5 miles north-east) and Bexley Hospital (1 mile north). Not far away are Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
- Local schools include Townley Grammar School (0.5 miles north) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Railway Tavern (0.6 miles east)
Why choose live paella in Bexley?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Bexley. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Bexley
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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