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Paella Party Catering in Crossness
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Crossness and Greater London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
Planning an event in Crossness?
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it is light in Crossness 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Planning paella party catering in Crossness? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Paella party catering in Crossness, cooked live
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. We are frequently asked to cater christenings and naming days and wakes and memorial gatherings, with churros, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
Most parties in Crossness 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. Send a photo of the garden. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Crossness (SE2, SE28, DA18)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Crossness
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Perfect for your party in Crossness
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Big family gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Thinking of a party in Lesnes Abbey Woods? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
Planning a party in Crossness
Crossness is about 2 miles north-west of Erith, in Greater London. For a party in Crossness, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Crossness. Crossness is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Crossness to London (10 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of the Cross, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, Abbey Wood station is about 0.8 miles away.
Wherever your party is in SE2, SE28 and DA18, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a party in a garden on Kale Road, Haldane Road and Seacourt Road or the roads around them. Main roads around Crossness include the A2016, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Thamesmead (1 mile north-west), Dagenham Dock (1 mile north), Barking Riverside (2 miles north-west), Hornchurch Marshes (2 miles north-east) and Dagenham Green (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles west).
A little further out are Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.4 miles west) and Greenwich Borough Museum (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Crossness include Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Harris Garrard Academy (under half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include Belvedere Working Mens Club pub (0.8 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include River (1.9 miles north-east)
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
As a London location, Crossness is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Crossness
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Your questions about paella party catering in Crossness
Could we have live paella in Lesnes Abbey Woods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What about parking in Crossness?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have enough chairs for most guests
We’re set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
For event organisers in Crossness
Organising a club, school or community event in Crossness? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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