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Live paella catering in Bromley, Greater London
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Bromley and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Naming days and family parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Office lunches and staff parties
Planning an event in Bromley?
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Planning an evening event in Bromley? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; 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.
- 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 it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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About our paella catering in Bromley
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it is served straight from the pan. We are often asked to cater christenings and family gatherings and milestone birthday parties, with mixed paella, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella.
London gardens are frequently long and narrow, but a level spot away from fences and trees is generally all we need. For an event in Bromley, tell us where we can park to unload. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Bromley (E3, E14, E15)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Catering across Greater London, including Bromley
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Live paella in Bromley: local details
Bromley is about 2 miles east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. For an event in Bromley, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Bromley is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Parks such as Bob's Park normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Bow Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Anywhere in E3, E14 and E15, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Bow Road, Bruce Road and Edgar Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Bromley for paella catering include Three Mills (1 mile north-east), Mill Meads (1 mile north-east), Bow Common (1 mile south-west), Mile End (1 mile west) and Bow (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles west).
A little further out are London Gas Museum (0.5 miles east) and Park (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Bow School (within half a mile north-west) and East London Arts & Music (under half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Widow's Son pub (within half a mile south)
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let us know about other food at the event
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we generally call guests over.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Bromley 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’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Bromley questions
We are having a ceremony at Bow Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Bromley for guests?
The closest is West Ham station, roughly 1 mile away.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you cover Bromley?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Bromley and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
Also near Bromley
What else we do in Bromley
Perfect for your event in Bromley
Live paella is food and a show in one. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Bromley, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Garden get-togethers
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Historic houses near Bromley include Sutton House (2.2 miles north-west) and Queen's House (3.1 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- Staff numbers and hours
- 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