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Paella Catering in Shooter's Hill
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Shooter's Hill.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
Paella catering for Shooter's Hill events
About our paella catering in Shooter's Hill
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. We’re frequently asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and weddings, from canapés to evening food, serving seafood paella, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana.
Around Shooter's Hill, most London events we’re asked about are in gardens, courtyards and hired venues. The thing to plan is parking and unloading, so tell us about permits, bays or a driveway when you ask for a quote. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Where
- Shooter's Hill (SE18, SE9, DA16)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
Paella is best eaten as soon as it is ready, so we serve when guests are ready.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
Paella catering around Shooter's Hill
Shooter's Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Plumstead, in Greater London. Events in Shooter's Hill are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Shooter's Hill is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Shooter's Hill to London (about 7 miles away).
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Eaglesfield Park? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Paella catering in SE18, SE9 and DA16 is planned around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Brent Road, Dover Road and Kinlet Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Shooter's Hill for paella catering include Kidbrooke (1 mile west), Well Hall (1 mile south-west), East Wickham (1 mile east), Avery Hill (1 mile south) and Plumstead (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.9 miles north) and Greenwich Castle (3 miles west). The countryside around Shooter's Hill includes Summer Hill and Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Deansfield Primary School (0.5 miles south-west) and Ark Greenwich Free School (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bull Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Is live paella right for your event?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Shooter's Hill hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
As a London location, Shooter's Hill 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.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
Why choose paella catering in Shooter's Hill?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Shooter's Hill book us for occasions like:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
Historic houses near Shooter's Hill include Eltham Palace (1.7 miles south-west) and Danson House (2.4 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Payment terms and deposit
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. In Shooter's Hill, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally 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.
- 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 is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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What paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Planning paella catering in Shooter's Hill? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Shooter's Hill: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for events in Shooter's Hill?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Are premium seafood options available?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
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Other catering in Shooter's Hill
- 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