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Live paella catering in Broad Green, Greater London
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Broad Green.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Live paella catering in Broad Green
How our paella catering works in Broad Green
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Whether it’s festivals, fairs and school events and company summer parties, we can cook seafood paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella and more.
In Broad Green, events range from terrace gardens to hired halls. Tell us how close we can park and about any steps. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Broad Green (CR0, CR7, CR90)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
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Is live paella right for your event?
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Broad Green. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Events in Broad Green and across Greater London
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Planning live paella in Broad Green
Broad Green is about 6 miles south of Stockwell, in Greater London. For paella catering in Broad Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Broad Green is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We cook right across the region, from Broad Green to London (about 8 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Saviour, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Parks such as Waddon Ponds generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
We cook at events all over the CR0, CR7 and CR90 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on York Road, Nova Road and Lion Road. If your venue is just outside Broad Green, we also cover Old Town (1 mile south), Beddington (2 miles south-west), Waddon (2 miles south), Bandonhill (2 miles south-west) and Wallington (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (9 miles north), Marylebone (9 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Borough of Croydon (1.1 miles south) and Centrale Croydon (0.8 miles south). Open spaces near Broad Green include Duppas Hill and Biggin Wood.
- Schools near Broad Green include Harris Invictus Academy Croydon (0.5 miles south) and The Archbishop Lanfranc School (1.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Half Moon pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Perfect for your event in Broad Green
There’s no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
In Broad Green and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Retirement celebrations
- Birthday celebrations
For guests coming by train, West Croydon station is about 0.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
- The wet-weather plan
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Planning an evening event in Broad Green? 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, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
FAQs for Broad Green
Is parking a problem for events in Broad Green?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Can you cook in Waddon Ponds?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What equipment do you bring?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. Our menu lists the options.
How does live paella catering work?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve at the time you want.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Broad Green is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s generally the most photographed pan.
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