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Paella Party Catering for Cannon Hill events
Looking for paella party catering in Cannon Hill? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Baby celebrations
Live paella party catering in Cannon Hill
What affects the price in Cannon Hill
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Paella party catering in Cannon Hill, cooked live
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. Typical bookings include big family gatherings and big birthdays, with chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros.
In Cannon Hill, a back-garden party is the usual choice, even if the garden is small. We need a level spot clear of fences and trees, and somewhere to park and unload. A photo of the garden helps. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Cannon Hill (SW20, SM4, KT3)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Cannon Hill is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Cannon Hill
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
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Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. For a late-May party in Cannon Hill, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- 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 are done.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And there is no host stuck at the grill. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Cannon Hill
Can you cater a reception after a service at St James Merton?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Could we have live paella in Cannon Hill Common?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Planning a party in Cannon Hill
Cannon Hill is about 1 mile north-west of Morden, in Greater London. For a party in Cannon Hill, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Cannon Hill. We cook in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Cannon Hill to London (about 9 miles away).
Historic houses near Cannon Hill include Southside House (1.2 miles north-west) and Nonsuch Mansion (3 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Thinking of a party in Cannon Hill Common? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
This part of Greater London takes in SW20, SM4 and KT3, so your party can be anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Aylward Road, Camborne Road and Botsford Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For parties just outside Cannon Hill, we cover Bushey Mead (1 mile north-west), Raynes Park (1 mile west), Wimbledon Chase (1 mile north), West Barnes (1 mile west) and Merton Park (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (9 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Bentall Centre (3.8 miles west) and St. Anthony's Hospital (1.5 miles south). Not far away are Cherry Wood and Henman Hill.
- Schools near Cannon Hill include Harris Academy Wimbledon (less than half a mile north) and Merton College (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Edward Rayne pub (0.8 miles north-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (1.8 miles west)
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Occasions we cook for in Cannon Hill
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Local halls and clubs near Cannon Hill are an option if the garden is small.
Questions to ask before you book
- The venue requirements
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
- How bad weather is handled
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Give separate numbers for children
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
- 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