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Paella Catering in Well Hall
Planning paella catering in Well Hall? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Planning an event in Well Hall?
How our paella catering works in Well Hall
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is what we bring to events in Well Hall. Typical bookings include community events and fairs and retirement celebrations, with seafood paella, mixed 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 Well Hall, the bigger question is parking near the house or venue. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Well Hall (SE9, SE3, SE12)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. Around midsummer it stays light in Well Hall until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- 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.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Well Hall
Which station should guests use for Well Hall?
Eltham station, in Well Hall itself.
Can you cook in Eltham Common?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you come to Well Hall?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Well Hall is within our area and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, use our quote form.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Well Hall 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
How we price paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
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 will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Well Hall and across Greater London
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Nearby places to Well Hall
What else we do in Well Hall
Planning live paella in Well Hall
Well Hall is about 2 miles south-west of Plumstead, in Greater London. For paella catering in Well Hall, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Well Hall is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Well Hall to London (7 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Barnabas, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Nearby historic houses include Eltham Palace (0.7 miles south) and Queen's House (2.8 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Anywhere in SE9, SE3 and SE12, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Haimo Road, Lassa Road and Brome Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Well Hall, we also cover Kidbrooke (1 mile north-west), Eltham (1 mile south), Middle Park (1 mile south-west), Shooter's Hill (1 mile north-east) and Horn Park (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (9 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Greenwich Castle (2.6 miles north-west) and Eltham Community Hospital (0.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve and Summer Hill.
- Schools near Well Hall include Eltham Hill School (under half a mile south) and Thomas Tallis School (1.1 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Banker's Draft pub (0.5 miles south)
Who books paella catering in Well Hall?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Family celebrations and christenings
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Eltham Common? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Travel and parking costs
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Let us know about other food at the event
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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