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Live paella catering in Nash, Greater London
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Nash.
- Birthday celebrations
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Naming days and family parties
Paella catering near Nash
Paella compared with other options
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Nash. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why Nash hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- We cover Nash and the whole of Greater London
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
About our paella catering in Nash
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Each is cooked separately. We cook black rice, seafood paella and vegan paella, and we are often booked for engagement and anniversary parties and office lunches and staff parties.
London gardens are often long and narrow, which is fine for live paella as long as there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. In Nash, the bigger question is parking near the house or venue. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Nash (BR2)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. In Nash, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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How we price paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Nash
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
For guests coming by train, Hayes (Kent) station is about 1.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- Staff numbers and hours
- Who provides the crockery
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Put allergy details in writing
- Mention any other courses or food
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
Catering an event in Nash
Nash is about 3 miles south of Bromley, in Greater London. For paella catering in Nash, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Down House (2.4 miles south-east) and Addington Palace (2.4 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Coney Hall Recreation Ground? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Nash is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
For paella catering in BR2, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Nash Lane and North Pole Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Nash, we cover Keston (1 mile east), Leaves Green (1 mile south-east), Hayes (1 mile north), New Addington (2 miles south-west) and Farthing Street (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include The Mall (3.2 miles north) and Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.8 miles north). The countryside around Nash includes Hutchinson's Bank and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include All Saints Catholic School (1.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Greyhound pub (0.7 miles north-east)
Questions from Nash
What’s the nearest station to Nash for guests?
The closest is Hayes (Kent) station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Where we can cook in Nash
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
As a London location, Nash 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.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
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.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
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What else we do in Nash
- 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