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Paella Catering for South Bermondsey events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in South Bermondsey and across Greater London.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Paella catering for South Bermondsey events
Why choose live paella in South Bermondsey?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See How we price And The cost guide.
How our paella catering works in South Bermondsey
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own. For retirement celebrations and festivals, fairs and school events, we can cook vegan paella, black rice and paella Valenciana and more.
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 South Bermondsey, the bigger question is parking near the house or venue. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- South Bermondsey (SE16, SE15, SE1)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in South Bermondsey
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
These are some of the occasions we cater around South Bermondsey:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Community events and fairs
- Birthday celebrations
- Family celebrations and christenings
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Ilderton Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
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The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
How it works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Planning an evening event in South Bermondsey? 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.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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FAQs for South Bermondsey
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Augustine?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to South Bermondsey for guests?
South Bermondsey station, in South Bermondsey itself.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
How much does paella catering cost in South Bermondsey?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
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.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often 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.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
South Bermondsey: venues, travel and local tips
South Bermondsey is about 2 miles north-west of New Cross, in Greater London. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in South Bermondsey and nearby villages. South Bermondsey is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook.
Nearby historic houses include Mansion House (2.3 miles north-west) and Queen's House (2.4 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Augustine, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Paella catering in SE16, SE15 and SE1 is planned around your venue and timings. Your event could be at a home on Tenda Road, Rolls Road and Simms Road. Main roads around South Bermondsey include the A2208, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside South Bermondsey, we also cover Surrey Canal (1 mile east), Surrey Quays (1 mile north-east), Bermondsey (1 mile north-west), Peckham (1 mile south) and Rotherhithe (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (4 miles north-west), Marylebone (4 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north) and Walthamstow (7 miles north).
A little further out are Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (0.8 miles north-east) and Nunhead (1.3 miles south). Open spaces near South Bermondsey include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include City of London Academy (less than half a mile north-west) and Southwark Free School (within half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Kentish Drovers Public House (under half a mile south)
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 it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
- 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