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Live paella catering in Petts Wood, Greater London
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Petts Wood.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Office lunches and staff parties
Paella catering for Petts Wood events
About our paella catering in Petts Wood
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around Petts Wood. Whether it’s festivals, fairs and school events and retirement and leaving parties, we can cook black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
Around Petts Wood, most London events we are asked about are in gardens, courtyards and hired venues. The thing to plan is parking and unloading, 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.
- Area
- Petts Wood (BR5, BR6, BR2)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
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A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Petts Wood until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Petts Wood? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Petts Wood: your questions answered
What about parking in Petts Wood?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Can you cook in Jubilee Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What happens with live paella?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Is paella a full meal?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
As a London location, Petts Wood is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Why choose paella catering in Petts Wood?
There is no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Company summer parties
Parks such as Jubilee Country Park normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Planning live paella in Petts Wood
Petts Wood is about 1 mile west of Orpington, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Petts Wood, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our events stretch from Petts Wood to London (about 11 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Petts Wood has its own station, Petts Wood station. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Crofton Junior School, can book us as a food stall. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Petts Wood, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
For paella catering in BR5, BR6 and BR2, we plan around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as Tent Peg Lane, Ryecroft Road and Beaumont Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Crofton (1 mile south), Broom Hill (1 mile south-east), Southborough (1 mile west), Locksbottom (1 mile south-west) and Bromley Common (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in 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-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crofton Roman Villa (1.2 miles south-east) and The Mall (2.7 miles west). The countryside around Petts Wood includes The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Schools near Petts Wood include Bromley High School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Daylight Inn (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.7 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
- 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