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Paella Catering for Deptford events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Deptford.
- Retirement celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Paella catering in Deptford
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
About our paella catering in Deptford
Paella is generous food: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. For birthday celebrations and fairs, fêtes and festivals, we’ll put together a menu of black rice, paella Valenciana and mixed paella for your guests.
In Deptford, events range from terrace gardens to hired halls. Tell us how close we can park, and whether there are steps or narrow passages. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Deptford (SE8, SE10, SE14)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Occasions we cook for in Deptford
There is no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Office lunches and staff parties
Nearby historic houses include Queen's House (1 mile east) and Mansion House (3.6 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if it rains
- Staff numbers and hours
- Who provides the crockery
- Space, access and power needs
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. In Deptford, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including 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
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Deptford? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Deptford questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St. Paul's?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Deptford for guests?
Deptford has its own station: Deptford station.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Is paella a full meal?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Why choose live paella in Deptford?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Deptford. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
As a London location, Deptford 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.
On the menu in Deptford
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
What affects the price in Deptford
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Deptford: venues, travel and local tips
Deptford is about 3 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Deptford, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in 764 places across Greater London.
For guests coming by train, Deptford has its own station, Deptford station. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Sue Godfrey Nature Park? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Here we cover the SE8, SE10 and SE14 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Mill Lane, Dixon Road and Clare Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Deptford is on the A2209, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Nearby, we also cater events in New Cross (1 mile south-west), St Johns (1 mile south), Millwall (1 mile north), Isle of Dogs (1 mile north-east) and North Greenwich (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Fan Museum (0.8 miles east) and Nunhead (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Deptford includes Sue Godfrey Nature Park and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Addey and Stanhope School (within half a mile south) and Laban Centre (under half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include Deptford Arms (less than half a mile south)
- 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