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Paella Catering in Kenley
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Kenley and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement celebrations
Live paella catering in Kenley
Questions from Kenley
Is parking a problem for events in Kenley?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Which station should guests use for Kenley?
Kenley station, in Kenley itself.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Does paella work for big events?
It is ideal. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you come to Kenley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Kenley is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
About our paella catering in Kenley
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is what we bring to events in Kenley. For company summer parties and garden get-togethers, we can cook black rice, paella Valenciana and vegan paella.
In Kenley, events range from terrace gardens to hired halls. Let us know where we can stop to unload, and whether there are steps or narrow passages. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Kenley (CR8, CR2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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.
What affects the price in Kenley
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
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.
What else we do in Kenley
Live paella in Kenley: local details
Kenley is about 1 mile south-east of Purley, in Greater London. For an event in Kenley, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Kenley. Kenley is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Kenley to London (12 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Addington Palace (3.3 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 Harris Primary Academy Kenley, can book us as a food stall.
Wherever your event is in CR8 and CR2, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Oaks Road, Park Road and Roke Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Kenley sits on or near the A22, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Riddlesdown (1 mile north), Sanderstead (1 mile north-east), Whyteleafe (1 mile south-east), Hamsey Green (1 mile east) and South Croydon (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in London (12 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (14 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north), St Pancras (14 miles north) and Shoreditch (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include St George's Walk (3.4 miles north) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Nearby schools include Riddlesdown Collegiate (within half a mile east)
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
For event organisers in Kenley
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It is the pan people photograph.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
As a London location, Kenley is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Who books paella catering in Kenley?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Family celebrations and christenings
Parks such as Dollypers Hill typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Comparing caterers
- How long the team stays
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Around midsummer it stays light in Kenley until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Kenley, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff