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Live paella catering in Netherne on-the-Hill, Greater London
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Netherne on-the-Hill. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Company summer parties
Planning an event in Netherne on-the-Hill?
Netherne on-the-Hill: venues, travel and local tips
Netherne on-the-Hill is about 2 miles south of Coulsdon, in Greater London. From the centre of Netherne on-the-Hill to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Netherne on-the-Hill is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Netherne on-the-Hill to London (about 14 miles away).
Parks such as Shabden Park normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. For guests coming by train, Coulsdon South station is about 1.6 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Netherne on-the-Hill, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Wherever your event is in CR5, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include The Village Square, Rookery Mead and Netherne Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hooley (1 mile west), Merstham (2 miles south), Chaldon (2 miles south-east), South Merstham (2 miles south) and Gatton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (14 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Kensington (15 miles north), Brompton (14 miles north), Stockwell (12 miles north) and Orpington (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Belfry (3.8 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Netherne on-the-Hill include South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Colley Hill.
Paella catering in Netherne on-the-Hill, cooked live
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. That’s why it works for so many events. Popular choices include black rice, vegetable paella and mixed paella, and we are often booked for wedding breakfasts and evening food and garden parties and summer barbecues.
Gardens in London can be narrow, but a level spot away from fences and trees is generally all we need. For an event in Netherne on-the-Hill, tell us where we can park to unload. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Netherne on-the-Hill (CR5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Netherne on-the-Hill is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us what else is being served
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If timings shift, we adapt.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Around midsummer it stays light in Netherne on-the-Hill until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
More for events in Netherne on-the-Hill
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Questions from Netherne on-the-Hill
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Margaret?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is parking a problem for events in Netherne on-the-Hill?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Is paella a full meal?
It is a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
What happens with live paella?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How we price paella catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Netherne on-the-Hill
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Anniversary celebrations
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Coulsdon Sixth Form College, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each dish
- The wet-weather plan
- The deadline for final numbers
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Netherne on-the-Hill hosts choose us
- Events in Netherne on-the-Hill and across Greater London
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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