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Paella party catering in Broom Hill, Greater London
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Broom Hill.
- Family reunions
- Baby celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Paella party catering in Broom Hill
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
As a London location, Broom Hill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
How our paella party catering works in Broom Hill
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. Popular choices include churros, tapas and seafood paella, and we are frequently booked for wakes and memorial gatherings and christenings and naming days.
Throwing a party in Broom Hill? Live paella means no cooking for you, in a garden, on a patio or at a venue. Tell us about parking permits. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Broom Hill (BR6, BR5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Venues often 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.
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What else we do in Broom Hill
Events we cater in Broom Hill
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Nearby historic houses include Bromley Palace (3.7 miles north-west) and Down House (3.9 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Tell us how many children are coming
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
How we price paella party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it is light in Broom Hill 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.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- 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.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about paella party catering in Broom Hill
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Broom Hill?
The closest is Orpington station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
When should I book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. Send your date and we will check.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A picture helps.
Do you cover Broom Hill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Broom Hill is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Hosting a paella party in Broom Hill
Broom Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Tell us where your party in Broom Hill will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Orpington station is about 0.6 miles away. Thinking of a party in Jubilee Country Park? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Broom Hill is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in BR6 and BR5, we can cook for your guests. We can cater a party on streets such as New Road, Irene Road and Sandy Lane. We also cook at parties in Crofton (1 mile south-west), Petts Wood (1 mile north-west), Locksbottom (2 miles west), Farnborough (2 miles south-west) and Green Street Green (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Mall (3.8 miles north-west) and Orpington Hospital (1.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Local schools include Harris Academy Orpington (0.8 miles south-east) and The Priory School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers pub (under half a mile north-east)
Is live paella right for your party?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Broom Hill
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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