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Paella Party Catering for Anerley events
Looking for paella party catering in Anerley? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering near Anerley
Paella party catering for your party in Anerley
A paella party works in most gardens, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a picture. We are frequently asked to cater anniversary celebrations and naming days and christenings, serving churros, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
Planning a London party in Anerley? Live paella means no cooking for you, in a garden, on a patio or at a venue. Tell us about parking permits. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Anerley (SE20, SE19, SE26)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Anerley
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Nearby places to Anerley
Also in Anerley
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Hosting a paella party in Anerley
Anerley is about 2 miles north-east of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. For paella party catering in Anerley, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 764 places in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Anerley station is in Anerley itself. If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Anerley can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook.
For paella party catering in SE20, SE19 and SE26, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your party is on Maple Road, Padua Road and Genoa Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Penge (1 mile east), Crystal Palace (1 mile north), Sydenham (1 mile north-east), Gipsy Hill (1 mile north-west) and Upper Norwood (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include St Christopher's Hospice (0.7 miles north-east) and Addiscombe (2.4 miles south). The countryside around Anerley includes Dulwich Upper Wood and Knight's Hill.
- Schools near Anerley include Harris City Academy Crystal Palace (0.5 miles south-west) and Crystal Palace School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Anerley Arms (within half a mile south)
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Anerley is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Anerley? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Anerley? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Who books paella party catering in Anerley?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Big family gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Birthday parties
Historic houses near Anerley include Kingswood House (1.3 miles north-west) and Bromley Palace (3.9 miles east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
As a London location, Anerley is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
FAQs for Anerley
Which station should guests use for Anerley?
Anerley station, in Anerley itself.
Is parking a problem for events in Anerley?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it is a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A picture helps.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
- 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