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Live paella catering in South Street, Greater London
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across South Street and Greater London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family celebrations and christenings
Live paella catering in South Street
Why choose live paella in South Street?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why South Street hosts choose us
- Events in South Street and across Greater London
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
How our paella catering works in South Street
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Typical bookings include wedding breakfasts and evening food and big birthdays, serving vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
In a London neighbourhood like South Street, the cooking spot is generally 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. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- South Street (TN16)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Where we can cook in South Street
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
South Street is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us what else is being served
- Have seats for most of your guests
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we typically call guests over.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
Paella catering around South Street
South Street is about 4 miles north-east of Oxted, in Greater London. Events in South Street are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Titsey Place (2.1 miles south-west) and Down House (2.3 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. South Street is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
This part of Greater London takes in TN16, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside South Street, we also cover Tatsfield (1 mile west), Force Green (2 miles south-east), Titsey (2 miles south-west), Westerham (2 miles south-east) and Moorhouse Bank (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in London (15 miles north-west), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (6 miles north), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west), Kennington (15 miles north-west) and New Cross (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Tandridge Priory (3.2 miles south). The countryside around South Street includes West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Betsom's Hill.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
South Street: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for South Street?
Oxted station, about 3.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
What is live paella catering?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
About the dishes
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Who books paella catering in South Street?
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in South Street and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Retirement celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Oxted station, about 3.7 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Around midsummer it stays light in South Street until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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