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Paella Catering for Surrey Quays events
Planning paella catering in Surrey Quays? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Summer garden parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
Paella catering for Surrey Quays events
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evenings in Surrey Quays stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Surrey Quays? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Paella catering in Surrey Quays, made fresh on the day
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll recommend what fits your event. We’re often asked to cater office lunches and staff parties and birthday celebrations, with black rice, vegan paella and paella Valenciana.
Gardens in London can be narrow, which is fine for live paella as long as there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. In Surrey Quays, the bigger question is parking near the house or venue. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Surrey Quays (SE16, SE8, SE15)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Surrey Quays
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Catering an event in Surrey Quays
Surrey Quays is about 2 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. For an event in Surrey Quays, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
For guests coming by train, Surrey Quays station is in Surrey Quays itself. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Rotherhithe Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Anywhere in SE16, SE8 and SE15, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Bush Road, Gomm Road and Lower Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. You’ll find Surrey Quays on the A200 and A2208, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Close by, we cover events in Rotherhithe (1 mile north), Surrey Canal (1 mile south-west), South Bermondsey (1 mile south-west), Millwall (1 mile east) and North Greenwich (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Nunhead (1.7 miles south) and St Olave's Hospital (0.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bacon's College (0.7 miles north) and Spa School (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Surrey Docks pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Who books paella catering in Surrey Quays?
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Surrey Quays and Greater London:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Historic houses near Surrey Quays include Queen's House (1.9 miles south-east) and Mansion House (2.4 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
Nearby places to Surrey Quays
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What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Surrey Quays is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Common questions in Surrey Quays
What’s the nearest station to Surrey Quays for guests?
Surrey Quays has its own station: Surrey Quays station.
Could we have live paella in Deptford Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
What is live paella catering?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Ask for labels on each pan
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
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.
Paella compared with other options
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Surrey Quays. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
- 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