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Live paella catering in Slade Green, Greater London
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Slade Green. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Family celebrations and christenings
Planning an event in Slade Green?
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Paella catering for your event in Slade Green
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. On the menu are vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for office lunches and staff parties and wedding breakfasts and evening food.
In a London neighbourhood like Slade Green, 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 tell us about permits, bays or a driveway when you ask for a quote. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Slade Green (DA8, DA1, DA7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella catering around Slade Green
Slade Green is about 1 mile south-east of Erith, in Greater London. Anywhere in DA8, we can bring the pans to you. Slade Green is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Hall Place and Gardens (2.1 miles south-west) and Red House (2.9 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Here we cover the DA8, DA1 and DA7 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Oak Road, Elm Road and Moat Lane. If your venue is just outside Slade Green, we also cover North End (1 mile west), Barnes Cray (1 mile south), Bexley Riverside (1 mile west), Barnehurst (1 mile west) and Northumberland Heath (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (13 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (14 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Stone Castle (3.9 miles south-east) and Colyers (1 mile west). The countryside around Slade Green includes Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near Slade Green include Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy (0.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Railway Tavern (within half a mile west)
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Slade Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Events in Slade Green and across Greater London
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
As a London location, Slade Green 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.
On the menu in Slade Green
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Planning an evening event in Slade Green? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Slade Green? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Slade Green
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Company summer parties
- Milestone birthday parties
For guests coming by train, Slade Green station is in Slade Green itself.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- If the price includes VAT
FAQs for Slade Green
We are having a ceremony at St. Augustine's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What about parking in Slade Green?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cover Slade Green?
Yes, we do. Slade Green is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How much does paella catering cost in Slade Green?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
- 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