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Paella Catering in Dulwich
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Dulwich and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
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Paella catering in Dulwich, made fresh on the day
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. For office lunches and staff parties and retirement and leaving parties, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella and more.
From a terraced garden to a hired hall, events in Dulwich come in all shapes. Let us know where we can stop to unload, and whether there are steps or narrow passages. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Dulwich (SE22, SE21, SE23)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Nearby places to Dulwich
Also in Dulwich
Events we cater in Dulwich
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Birthday celebrations
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
For guests coming by train, West Dulwich station is about 0.7 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
- Travel and parking costs
Dulwich: your questions answered
What about parking in Dulwich?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Which station should guests use for Dulwich?
West Dulwich station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
What happens with live paella?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Dulwich: venues, travel and local tips
Dulwich is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Hill, in Greater London. From the centre of Dulwich to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Dulwich is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Christ's Chapel of God's Gift, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Nearby historic houses include Kingswood House (1.1 miles south) and Queen's House (4 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Paella catering in SE22, SE21 and SE23 is planned around your venue and timings. From Court Lane, Druce Road and Boxall Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Dulwich is on the A2216, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Dulwich Village (1 mile north-west), West Dulwich (1 mile south), Herne Hill (1 mile north-west), Sydenham Hill (1 mile south-east) and Forest Hill (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles north), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Lewisham Shopping Centre (3.1 miles east) and Greenwich Castle (4 miles north-east). The countryside around Dulwich includes Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
- Schools near Dulwich include Alleyn's School (0.6 miles north) and The Charter School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown and Greyhound pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Nunhead (1.8 miles north-east)
Paella compared with other options
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
- We cover Dulwich and the whole of Greater London
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Dulwich until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Mention any other courses or food
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
For event organisers in Dulwich
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Where we can cook in Dulwich
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
As a London location, Dulwich is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- 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