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Live paella catering in Eastfields, Greater London
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Eastfields and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big birthdays
Paella catering for Eastfields events
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too. 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’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Eastfields
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in Eastfields and across Greater London
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Paella catering in Eastfields, cooked live
There’s something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. We are frequently asked to cater office lunches and staff parties and leaving dos and retirements, serving vegan paella, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella.
From a terraced garden to a hired hall, events in Eastfields come in all shapes. Tell us how close we can park, and whether there are steps or narrow passages. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Eastfields (CR4, SW16, SW17)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. Evenings in Eastfields stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Eastfields? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Eastfields
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Count adults and children separately
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
Where we can cook in Eastfields
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Level ground for the pans and burners
As a London location, Eastfields is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Eastfields
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Towns and villages near Eastfields
What else we do in Eastfields
FAQs for Eastfields
What about parking in Eastfields?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
We’re having a ceremony at St. Mark's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What happens with live paella?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Events we cater in Eastfields
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.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Naming days and family parties
- Big birthdays
- Community events and fairs
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
For guests coming by train, Mitcham Eastfields station is in Eastfields itself.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- How each diet is kept separate
Planning live paella in Eastfields
Eastfields is about 3 miles south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Eastfields will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Eastfields is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
Historic houses near Eastfields include Southside House (3.4 miles west) and Kingswood House (3.5 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Mark's Church of England Academy, can book us as a food stall.
Wherever your event is in CR4, SW16 and SW17, we can cook for your guests. From Bond Road, Hill Road and York Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Mitcham (1 mile south), Hackbridge (1 mile south), Colliers Wood (1 mile north-west), Furzedown (1 mile north) and Merton Abbey (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (7 miles north), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Wandle Industrial Museum (0.7 miles south-west) and St Leonard's (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Eastfields include Henman Hill and Oakleigh Way.
- Local schools include Lonesome Primary School (under half a mile east) and Furzedown Secondary School (1.1 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The White Lion of Mortimer pub (within half a mile west)
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It is a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
For event organisers in Eastfields
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
- 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