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Paella Catering for Poverest events
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Poverest and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Big birthdays
Paella catering for Poverest events
Paella catering in Poverest, made fresh on the day
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. That’s why it works for so many events. Whether it’s wedding breakfasts and evening food and leaving dos and retirements, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
In Poverest, events range from terrace gardens to hired halls. Let us know where we can stop to unload and about any steps. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Poverest (BR5, BR6, BR7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Poverest
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Birthday celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
For guests coming by train, St Mary Cray station is in Poverest itself.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Space, access and power needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Paella catering around Poverest
Poverest is about 1 mile north of Orpington, in Greater London. Across the BR5 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Poverest is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Poverest to London (about 11 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Andrew's, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Poverest Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Poverest, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Paella catering in BR5, BR6 and BR7 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Kent Road, Ascot Road and Sheen Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Poverest is on the A224, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. We also cook at events in St Mary Cray (1 mile north-east), Orpington (1 mile south), St Paul's Cray (1 mile north), Derry Downs (1 mile south-east) and Kevington (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Orpington Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Lullingstone Castle (4.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Poverest includes Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Nearby schools include Walsingham School (1.1 miles north) and Harris Academy Orpington (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Albert pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Poverest questions
What’s the nearest station to Poverest for guests?
St Mary Cray station, in Poverest itself.
Could we have live paella in Jubilee Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you bring everything you need?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
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.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
As a London location, Poverest 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 before booking.
On the menu in Poverest
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
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What else we do in Poverest
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we typically call guests over.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
About the dishes
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. In Poverest, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Poverest? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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