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Paella Catering for Northumberland Heath events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Northumberland Heath.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Summer garden parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
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About our paella catering in Northumberland Heath
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s what we bring to events in Northumberland Heath. On the menu are vegan paella, seafood paella and black rice, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and naming days and family parties.
In Northumberland Heath, events range from terrace gardens to hired halls. Tell us how close we can park, and whether there are steps or narrow passages. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Northumberland Heath (DA8, DA7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Mention any other courses or food
- Request clear labels at the serving table
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evenings in Northumberland Heath stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- 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 check availability at the same time.
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The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Why choose live paella in Northumberland Heath?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it is entertaining too. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- We cover Northumberland Heath and the whole of Greater London
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Northumberland Heath is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Northumberland Heath
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Northumberland Heath questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Paul's?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What about parking in Northumberland Heath?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
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?
Not a lot: 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 a lot of people?
Yes. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
What happens with live paella?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
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Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Occasions we cook for in Northumberland Heath
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Big birthdays
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as King Henry School, can book us as a food stall.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
Planning live paella in Northumberland Heath
Northumberland Heath is about 3 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. Across the DA8 area, we can cook for your guests. Northumberland Heath is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Northumberland Heath to London (about 11 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Paul's, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Braeburn Park? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
This part of Greater London takes in DA8 and DA7. Whether your event is on Mill Road, Penda Road and Chalk Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Northumberland Heath, we also cover Bexley Riverside (1 mile south-east), Erith (1 mile north), Barnehurst (1 mile south), Belvedere (1 mile north-west) and Lessness Heath (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are Erith and District Hospital (within half a mile north) and Broadway Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Northumberland Heath include Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Northumberland Heath include Barnehurst Infant School (within half a mile south-west) and Trinity School (0.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Colyers (less than half a mile south-east)
- 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