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Paella Catering in Coldblow
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Coldblow and Greater London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella catering in Coldblow
Paella catering for your event in Coldblow
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 cook paella Valenciana, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella, and we are often booked for community events and fairs and retirement and leaving parties.
In a London neighbourhood like Coldblow, the cooking spot is normally a back garden, a courtyard or a venue’s terrace. Parking and loading are the main things to plan, so let us know about parking permits or a driveway. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Coldblow (DA5)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we typically call guests over.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
Also near Coldblow
What else we do in Coldblow
Planning live paella in Coldblow
Coldblow is about 3 miles east of Sidcup, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Coldblow or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Coldblow is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Coldblow to London (about 12 miles away).
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Braeburn Park? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Historic houses near Coldblow include Hall Place and Gardens (0.7 miles north) and Red House (1.9 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. Coldblow is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cater events across the DA5 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on St Mary's Road, Dartford Road and Wansunt Road. For events just outside Coldblow, we cover Joyden's Wood (1 mile south-east), Bowmans (1 mile east), North Cray (1 mile south-west), Crayford (1 mile north-east) and Wilmington (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (12 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (12 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bexley Museum (0.7 miles north) and Bexley Hospital (1.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Coldblow includes Wansunt Pit and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Beths Grammar School (0.8 miles north-west) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1 mile north)
- Local pubs include The Old Wick pub (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (2.4 miles north)
For event organisers in Coldblow
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It’s normally the most photographed pan.
How the day works
Service is quick: 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 Coldblow? 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Coldblow, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Your questions about paella catering in Coldblow
Can you cook in Braeburn Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is parking a problem for events in Coldblow?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you come to Coldblow?
We do. Coldblow is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can paella be the only main course?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Perfect for your event in Coldblow
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Coldblow book us for occasions like:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Retirement celebrations
- Summer garden parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Maypole Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The venue requirements
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
As a London location, Coldblow is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- We cover Coldblow and the whole of Greater London
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
- 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