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Paella Party Catering in Greater London

Paella party catering in all 764 towns and villages of Greater London, cooked from scratch at your event, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.

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Paella party catering in every part of Greater London

Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and ask us for a quote.

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Paella party catering across Greater London

We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Greater London. We’re often asked to cater christenings and naming days and celebrations of life, serving mixed paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.

On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule.

You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start 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.

What you will pay

There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.

Why hosts in Greater London choose us

Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
No hidden extras in your quote
Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Starters and desserts to complete the menu

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Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.

Around London

Events here are frequently close to St Mary-at-Hill, St George the Martyr and The BFI Reuben Library. You’ll also find Trinity Arms Public House (less than half a mile south-east), Ark Globe Academy (within half a mile south), Charles Dickens Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and Newington Gardens (under half a mile south). London has its own railway station: Elephant & Castle station, handy for guests travelling by train. Well-known places in the area include Gabriel's Wharf (0.8 miles north-west) and Museum of Life Sciences (within half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.

Local schools include London School of Musical Theatre (less than half a mile west)
Local facilities include County of London (1.1 miles north)

Party venues across Greater London

Parties across Greater London are mostly in gardens, halls and hired venues, from London, City of Westminster and Marylebone to small villages. Paella suits every one. Parts of Greater London are within a few miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check venue rules on vehicles and cooking for countryside events.

London: If guests are coming by rail, London has its own station, Elephant & Castle station. Historic houses near London include Mansion House (1 mile north) and Dr Johnson's House (1.2 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. At midsummer, it’s light in London until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.

Why live cooking beats a buffet

A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans.

Questions to ask before booking

Allergen information for each dish
How bad weather is handled
When final numbers are due
Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables

The menu, dish by dish

Churros

Sugary churros with chocolate.

Chicken & chorizo paella

Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.

Why live paella works

It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.

We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Greater London and nearby. Popular bookings include:

Family get-togethers
Retirement and leaving parties
Milestone birthdays
Garden get-togethers

Organising for someone else?

Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.

Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.

Cook it yourself or book a caterer?

Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.

Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.

FAQs for Greater London

Should we have more than one paella?

Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.

Is the paella gluten-free?

Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.

Will the neighbours notice?

Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is usually the best advert for the party.

Is halal food available?

Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.

Which areas do you serve?

London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.

Who clears up?

We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.