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Paella Party Catering for Crofton Park events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Crofton Park and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Live paella party catering in Crofton Park
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Paella party catering in Crofton Park, cooked live
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. For christenings and naming days and garden parties and summer barbecues, we’ll put together a menu of churros, mixed paella and seafood paella and more.
Most parties in Crofton Park 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. A photo of the garden helps. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Crofton Park (SE4, SE6, SE23)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Crofton Park?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Let the neighbours know
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Crofton Park parties: what to know
Crofton Park is about 1 mile south of New Cross, in Greater London. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Crofton Park. We cook in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Crofton Park include Queen's House (2.4 miles north-east) and Kingswood House (2.6 miles south-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Hilda, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Wherever your party is in SE4, SE6 and SE23, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Ivy Road, Nash Road and Lindal Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Crofton Park, we also cover Brockley (1 mile north-west), Ladywell (1 mile east), Honor Oak (1 mile west), Forest Hill (1 mile south-west) and Nunhead (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.1 miles north-east) and University Hospital Lewisham (0.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include One Tree Hill and Knight's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Prendergast Ladywell School (within half a mile south-east) and Allenby Tutorial Trust (0.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Blythe Hill Tavern (0.7 miles south)
- Local facilities include Nunhead (1.4 miles north-west)
Crofton Park questions
Is parking a problem for events in Crofton Park?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Which station should guests use for Crofton Park?
Crofton Park station, in Crofton Park itself.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cater in Crofton Park?
We do. Crofton Park is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. At midsummer, it’s light in Crofton Park until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the 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.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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Events we cater in Crofton Park
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Crofton Park:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Parks such as Blythe Hill Fields usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- The venue requirements
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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