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Paella Catering in Single Street
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Single Street. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Single Street?
Paella catering for your event in Single Street
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll recommend what fits your event. Whether it’s leaving dos and retirements and big birthdays, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and vegan paella for your guests.
In a London neighbourhood like Single Street, the cooking spot is typically a back garden, a courtyard or a venue’s terrace. Parking and loading are the main things to plan, so let us know about parking permits or a driveway. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Single Street (TN16)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Single Street
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
As a London location, Single Street 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’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Planning live paella in Single Street
Single Street is about 5 miles south of Orpington, in Greater London. For an event in Single Street, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Single Street. Single Street is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Nearby historic houses include Down House (1 mile north-west) and Titsey Place (3.5 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. Single Street is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Paella catering in TN16 is planned around your venue and timings. From Berry's Hill and Single Street or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Single Street, we cover Berry's Green (1 mile south), Luxted (1 mile north-west), Cudham (1 mile east), Aperfield (1 mile south-west) and Horns Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (14 miles north-west), Whitechapel (15 miles north-west), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (5 miles north), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west) and Plaistow (14 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Princess Royal University Hospital (3.3 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (3.9 miles north). The countryside around Single Street includes Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank.
- Schools near Single Street include Charles Darwin School (0.8 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Old Jail Public House (within half a mile south-west)
For event organisers in Single Street
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Organising a club, school or community event in Single Street? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
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Why choose live paella in Single Street?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Catering across Greater London, including Single Street
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Why choose paella catering in Single Street?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
In Single Street and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Milestone birthday parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Cudham Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
Should I cook it 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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Single Street questions
Is parking a problem for events in Single Street?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Which station should guests use for Single Street?
The closest is Chelsfield station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Which paellas do you recommend?
It depends on your guests. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can we choose the seafood?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. In Single Street, 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. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Single Street
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are 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