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Paella Party Catering for Crooked Billet events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Crooked Billet.
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering in Crooked Billet
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Have bins ready
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Paella party catering for your party in Crooked Billet
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. For celebrations of life and retirement celebrations, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, churros and mixed paella for your guests.
Most parties in Crooked Billet are in back gardens, which in London can be compact. 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 as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Crooked Billet (SW19, SW20)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Crooked Billet
What else we do in Crooked Billet
Is live paella right for your party?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Crooked Billet and the whole of Greater London
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer party in Crooked Billet stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Crooked Billet
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Family get-togethers
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
Parks such as Cannizaro Park normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How bad weather is handled
Questions from Crooked Billet
Which station should guests use for Crooked Billet?
Raynes Park station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre.
We are having a ceremony at Christ Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it’s a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
As a London location, Crooked Billet is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Crooked Billet? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Crooked Billet parties: what to know
Crooked Billet is about 1 mile west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Give us the address of your party in Crooked Billet, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Crooked Billet is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Crooked Billet to London (about 8 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Raynes Park station, about 0.9 miles south. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Christ Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Anywhere in SW19 and SW20, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a party in a garden on Camp Road, Mckay Road and Pepys Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Crooked Billet for paella party catering include Copse Hill (1 mile south-west), Wimbledon (1 mile east), Bushey Mead (1 mile south), Wimbledon Chase (1 mile south-east) and Kingston Vale (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Wimbledon Museum (0.5 miles east) and Coombe (1.6 miles west). The countryside around Crooked Billet includes Kew Gardens Lake and Henman Hill.
- Schools near Crooked Billet include Ursuline Preparatory School (less than half a mile south-east) and Hollymount School (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Fox and Grapes pub (less than half a mile north)
- 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