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Paella Catering in Falconwood
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Falconwood and Greater London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
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Paella catering in Falconwood, cooked live
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. For office lunches and staff parties and big birthdays, we can cook vegan paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella and more.
London gardens are frequently long and narrow, which is fine for live paella as long as there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. In Falconwood, the bigger question is parking near the house or venue. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Falconwood (DA16, DA15, SE9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella catering around Falconwood
Falconwood is about 2 miles north-east of Eltham, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Falconwood will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Falconwood is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Falconwood to London (about 9 miles away).
Parks such as Shoulder of Mutton Green typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Bishop Ridley Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
For paella catering in DA16, DA15 and SE9, we plan around your venue. Whether your event is on Hook Lane, Gordon Road and Kent Avenue or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Blackfen (1 mile south), East Wickham (1 mile north), Avery Hill (1 mile south-west), Shooter's Hill (1 mile north-west) and New Eltham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Broadway Shopping Centre (2.2 miles east) and Memorial Hospital (1.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Falconwood include The Tarn and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Harris Academy Falconwood (within half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Plough and Harrow pub (within half a mile north-east)
Occasions we cook for in Falconwood
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Garden get-togethers
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Around midsummer it stays light in Falconwood until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Your questions about paella catering in Falconwood
We are having a ceremony at Bishop Ridley 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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in Shoulder of Mutton Green?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Where we can cook in Falconwood
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
As a London location, Falconwood 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.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Why choose live paella in Falconwood?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Falconwood
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
- We cover Falconwood and the whole of Greater London
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Put allergy details in writing
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If timings shift, we adapt.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
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Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Falconwood? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
How we price paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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