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Live paella catering in Roundshaw, Greater London
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Roundshaw and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Retirement celebrations
- Birthday celebrations
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Paella catering near Roundshaw
Roundshaw: venues, travel and local tips
Roundshaw is about 2 miles south-west of Croydon, in Greater London. For an event in Roundshaw, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in 764 places across Greater London. Our events stretch from Roundshaw to London (10 miles away).
Parks such as Waddon Ponds normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Wallington Primary Academy, can book us as a food stall.
Paella catering in SM6, CR8 and CR0 is planned around your venue. From Link Lane, Milton Road and Redwing Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Russell Hill (1 mile east), Bandonhill (1 mile north), Peaks Hill (1 mile south), Waddon (1 mile north-east) and Wallington (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (12 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include St George's Walk (2 miles north-east) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (1.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Roundshaw includes Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Nearby schools include Wilson's School (under half a mile north-east) and The John Fisher School (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Whispering Moon pub (0.9 miles north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of Croydon (1.9 miles north-east)
How our paella catering works in Roundshaw
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. When it is ready, it’s served straight from the pan. For summer garden parties and christenings and family gatherings, we can cook vegetable paella, mixed paella and black rice for your guests.
Around Roundshaw, most London events we’re asked about are in gardens, courtyards and hired venues. Parking and loading are the main things to plan, so tell us about permits, bays or a driveway when you ask for a quote. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Roundshaw (SM6, CR8, CR0)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Roundshaw
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How long we are needed on site
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
Nearby places to Roundshaw
What else we do in Roundshaw
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
As a London location, Roundshaw is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Planning an evening event in Roundshaw? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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About the dishes
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.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Questions from Roundshaw
Which station should guests use for Roundshaw?
The closest is Wallington station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at St. Paul's: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cover Roundshaw?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Roundshaw is within our area and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, use our quote form.
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What seafood can we have?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Is paella a full meal?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Is live paella right for your event?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Roundshaw hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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