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Live paella catering in Widmore, Greater London
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Widmore.
- Retirement celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Weddings and evening receptions
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About our paella catering in Widmore
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. Whether it is fairs, fêtes and festivals and anniversary celebrations, we can cook paella Valenciana, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
From a terraced garden to a hired hall, events in Widmore come in all shapes. Let us know where we can stop to unload and about any steps. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Widmore (BR1, BR2, BR7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Planning an evening event in Widmore? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Widmore: venues, travel and local tips
Widmore is about 1 mile east of Bromley, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Widmore or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our events stretch from Widmore to London (9 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Bickley station is in Widmore itself. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Bullers Wood School for Boys, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Widmore. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cater events across the BR1, BR2 and BR7 postcode area. Whether your event is on Golf Road, The Avenue and Canon Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Bickley (1 mile north), Elmstead (1 mile north), Chislehurst (1 mile north-east), Bromley (1 mile west) and Sundridge (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are The Mall (1.3 miles west) and Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.3 miles west). Not far away are Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Schools near Widmore include St George's (0.6 miles west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Bird In Hand Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Widmore is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Put allergy details in writing
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Why choose live paella in Widmore?
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Widmore. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
FAQs for Widmore
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Widmore?
Bickley station, in Widmore itself.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Which paella is most popular?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is normally the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It is the pan people photograph.
- 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