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Paella Party Catering in Beddington
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Beddington and the surrounding area.
- Family reunions
- Celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
Planning an event in Beddington?
Paella party catering in Beddington, cooked live
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for wakes and memorial gatherings and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers.
In Beddington, a back-garden party is the usual choice, even if the garden is small. A level spot away from fences and trees, plus parking nearby, is all we need. A picture of the garden helps. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Area
- Beddington (CR0, SM6, CR9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What paella party catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
- Guest numbers
There’s 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. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Nearby places to Beddington
Other catering in Beddington
Occasions we cook for in Beddington
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Whatever you are celebrating in Beddington, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Family get-togethers
Local halls and clubs near Beddington are an option if the garden is small.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer party in Beddington stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Beddington parties: what to know
Beddington is about 2 miles west of Croydon, in Greater London. Anywhere in CR0, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover 764 places in Greater London. Our events stretch from Beddington to London (about 9 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Waddon station is about 0.7 miles away. After a christening at a church like Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Wherever your party is in CR0, SM6 and CR9, we can bring paella party catering to you. From Guy Road, Mill Lane and Church Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Beddington for paella party catering include Bandonhill (1 mile south), Wallington (1 mile south-west), Waddon (1 mile south-east), Old Town (1 mile east) and Roundshaw (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Centrale Croydon (1.3 miles east) and Croydon University Hospital (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Beddington include Wilderness Island and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near Beddington include Wallington County Grammar School (0.7 miles west) and The Archbishop Lanfranc School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough pub (less than half a mile south)
- Local facilities include County Borough of Croydon (1.4 miles east)
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Give separate numbers for children
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. 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.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Questions from Beddington
What about parking in Beddington?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Could we have live paella in Waddon Ponds?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is paella OK for kids?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cover Beddington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Beddington and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
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.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
- 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