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Live paella catering in New Cross, Greater London
Planning paella catering in New Cross? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
- Weddings and evening receptions
Live paella catering in New Cross
About our paella catering in New Cross
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That’s what we bring to events in New Cross. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and vegetable paella, and we are regularly asked to cater family celebrations and christenings and festivals, fairs and school events.
From a terraced garden to a hired hall, events in New Cross come in all shapes. Let us know where we can stop to unload, and whether there are steps or narrow passages. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- New Cross (SE8, SE14, SE4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering an event in New Cross
New Cross is about 3 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. Anywhere in SE8, we will come to your venue or garden. New Cross is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
For guests coming by train, New Cross station is in New Cross itself. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St James's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
We cover events in every part of SE8, SE14 and SE4. We can cater an event on streets such as Ivy Road, Mona Road and Avon Road. New Cross is on the A2209 and A2210, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. We also cook at events in St Johns (1 mile east), Telegraph Hill (1 mile south-west), Deptford (1 mile north-east), Nunhead (1 mile south-west) and Lewisham (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Miller General Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Fan Museum (1.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Addey and Stanhope School (within half a mile north-east) and Laban Centre (0.9 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Wickham Arms (within half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Nunhead (0.9 miles west)
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in New Cross? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Other catering in New Cross
Paella compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why New Cross hosts choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A clear, itemised quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
What paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The length of service
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Your questions about paella catering in New Cross
Can you cook in Fordham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for New Cross?
New Cross station, in New Cross itself.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Which paella is most popular?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Yes, that’s what it’s made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Level ground for the pans and burners
As a London location, New Cross is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is generally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Confirm allergies by email
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. In New Cross, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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