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Paella party catering in Dulwich, Greater London
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Dulwich and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Big family gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
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Paella party catering in Dulwich, made fresh on the day
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Typical bookings include family get-togethers and garden parties and summer barbecues, serving vegetable paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella.
Planning a London party in Dulwich? Live paella keeps you out of the kitchen, and works in gardens, on patios and at hired venues. Mention any parking permits. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Where
- Dulwich (SE22, SE21, SE23)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning a party in Dulwich
Dulwich is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Hill, in Greater London. For paella party catering in Dulwich, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Dulwich. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
Thinking of a party in Dulwich Park? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Christ's Chapel of God's Gift, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
For paella party catering in SE22, SE21 and SE23, we plan around your venue. Whether your party is on Court Lane, Druce Road and Boxall Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. You’ll find Dulwich on the A2216, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. If your venue is just outside Dulwich, we also cover Dulwich Village (1 mile north-west), West Dulwich (1 mile south), Herne Hill (1 mile north-west), Sydenham Hill (1 mile south-east) and Forest Hill (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in London (4 miles north), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Lewisham Shopping Centre (3.1 miles east) and Greenwich Castle (4 miles north-east). Not far away are Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
- Local schools include Alleyn's School (0.6 miles north) and The Charter School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Crown and Greyhound pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Nunhead (1.8 miles north-east)
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Warn the neighbours
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give separate numbers for children
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Your questions about paella party catering in Dulwich
Is parking a problem for events in Dulwich?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
What’s the nearest station to Dulwich for guests?
The closest is West Dulwich station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Frequently, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. 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 choose Love Paella in Dulwich
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Dulwich and the whole of Greater London
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Towns and villages near Dulwich
What else we do in Dulwich
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Perfect for your party in Dulwich
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Christenings and naming days
- Celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Summer garden parties
Historic houses near Dulwich include Kingswood House (1.1 miles south) and Queen's House (4 miles north-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- What happens if it rains
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
As a London location, Dulwich 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’ll advise.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
How it works
On the day, 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. At midsummer, it’s light in Dulwich until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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