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Paella Catering for Pratt's Bottom events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Pratt's Bottom. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Summer garden parties
Book paella catering in Pratt's Bottom
How our paella catering works in Pratt's Bottom
There is something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It makes the food an event in itself. Typical bookings include milestone birthday parties and staff parties and work lunches, serving chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and black rice.
Gardens in London can be narrow, which is fine for live paella as long as there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. In Pratt's Bottom, the bigger question is parking near the house or venue. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Pratt's Bottom (BR6, TN14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Pratt's Bottom
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
In Pratt's Bottom and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Parks such as Hewitt's Chalk Bank generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staff numbers and hours
- VAT, if it applies
- What the caterer needs from your venue
About the dishes
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Confirm allergies by email
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Let us know about other food at the event
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Catering an event in Pratt's Bottom
Pratt's Bottom is about 3 miles south of Orpington, in Greater London. Events in Pratt's Bottom are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Pratt's Bottom is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Pratts Bottom Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a christening or wedding at a church such as All Souls' Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Pratt's Bottom is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cook at events all over BR6 and TN14 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Orchard Road, Runciman Close and Downs View Close. If your venue is just outside Pratt's Bottom, we also cover Halstead (1 mile south-east), Chelsfield (1 mile north-east), Bopeep (1 mile north-east), Badgers Mount (1 mile east) and Maypole (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (14 miles north-west), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (3 miles north) and Wimbledon (15 miles west).
A little further out are Crofton Roman Villa (2.4 miles north-west) and Lullingstone Castle (3.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Green Street Green Primary School (1.2 miles north-west)
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. In Pratt's Bottom, 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.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Pratt's Bottom
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Pratt's Bottom: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Pratt's Bottom for guests?
The closest is Knockholt station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It is ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Can we choose the seafood?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Pratt's Bottom. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in Pratt's Bottom and across Greater London
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
As a London location, Pratt's Bottom is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- 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