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Live paella catering in New Eltham, Greater London
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in New Eltham. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Birthday celebrations
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering near New Eltham
Paella catering in New Eltham, cooked live
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. For wedding breakfasts and evening food and milestone birthday parties, we can cook black rice, vegan paella and mixed paella.
In a London neighbourhood like New Eltham, the cooking spot is generally a back garden, a courtyard or a venue’s terrace. Parking and loading are the main things to plan, so let us know about parking permits or a driveway. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- New Eltham (SE9, DA15, BR7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from New Eltham
Is parking a problem for events in New Eltham?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
We’re having a ceremony at All Saints Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
What happens with live paella?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
Do you come to New Eltham?
We do. We cook at events in New Eltham and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
How we price paella catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Is live paella right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in New Eltham
- Catering across Greater London, including New Eltham
- A clear, itemised quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
New Eltham 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 will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
Places near New Eltham
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What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. In New Eltham, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s 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.
- 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.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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Who books paella catering in New Eltham?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in New Eltham book us for events such as:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Birthday celebrations
- Company summer parties
- Retirement celebrations
For a christening or wedding at a church such as All Saints Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
Live paella in New Eltham: local details
New Eltham is about 1 mile south-east of Eltham, in Greater London. Events in New Eltham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. New Eltham is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
Parks such as Elmstead Wood normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Historic houses near New Eltham include Eltham Palace (1.1 miles north-west) and Danson House (2.4 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
We cater events across SE9, DA15 and BR7 and the streets around it. From Green Lane, Gerda Road and Novar Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to New Eltham for paella catering include Eltham (1 mile north-west), Longlands (1 mile south-east), Coldharbour (1 mile south-west), Avery Hill (1 mile north) and Blackfen (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Metropolitan Police Museum (1.4 miles east) and Eltham Community Hospital (1.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near New Eltham include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Nearby schools include St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School (0.8 miles north-west)
- 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