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Paella party catering in Coldharbour, Greater London
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Coldharbour and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Family reunions
- Christenings and naming days
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Coldharbour?
Paella party catering in Coldharbour, made fresh on the day
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Typical bookings include anniversaries and engagement parties and christenings and naming days, serving churros, seafood paella and mixed paella.
Most parties in Coldharbour are in back gardens, which in London can be compact. We need a level spot clear of fences and trees, and somewhere to park and unload. Send a picture of the garden. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Coldharbour (SE9, BR7)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Planning a party in Coldharbour
Coldharbour is about 4 miles north-west of Orpington, in Greater London. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Coldharbour and the surrounding area. We cover 764 places across Greater London. Our events stretch from Coldharbour to London (about 8 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Mottingham station is about 0.6 miles away. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Alban, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
For paella party catering in SE9 and BR7, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater a party on streets such as Green Lane, Horley Road and Dorset Road. For parties just outside Coldharbour, we cover Mottingham (1 mile west), Chinbrook (1 mile west), New Eltham (1 mile north-east), Eltham (1 mile north) and Middle Park (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.6 miles south-west) and Eltham Community Hospital (1.3 miles north). Not far away are The Tarn and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School (1.2 miles north)
Also near Coldharbour
Also in Coldharbour
Occasions we cook for in Coldharbour
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Coldharbour, people book us for events such as:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
Local halls and clubs near Coldharbour are an option if the garden is small.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The wet-weather plan
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Any travel, parking or access charges
How we price paella party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. For a late-May party in Coldharbour, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- 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
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Where we can cook in Coldharbour
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Coldharbour is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Common questions in Coldharbour
Can you cook in Elmstead Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What about parking in Coldharbour?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Frequently, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a photo and we’ll check.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Generally. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Do you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
Why choose live paella in Coldharbour?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Coldharbour
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Catering across Greater London, including Coldharbour
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
- 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