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Paella Party Catering for East Dulwich events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in East Dulwich and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big birthdays
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering near East Dulwich
How our paella party catering works in East Dulwich
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it’s served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and garden parties and summer barbecues, serving vegetable paella, tapas and mixed paella.
Throwing a party in East Dulwich? Live paella keeps you out of the kitchen, and works in gardens, on patios and at hired venues. Tell us about parking permits. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated.
- Area
- East Dulwich (SE5, SE22, SE15)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
What affects the price in East Dulwich
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let the neighbours know
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Tell us how many children are coming
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
East Dulwich is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Your questions about paella party catering in East Dulwich
What about parking in East Dulwich?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Could we have live paella in Brunswick Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it is a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Do you cover East Dulwich?
We do. We cook at events in East Dulwich and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Perfect for your party in East Dulwich
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Baby celebrations
- Summer garden parties
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near East Dulwich can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the team stays
- How bad weather is handled
- How each diet is kept separate
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in East Dulwich is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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About the dishes
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Hosting a paella party in East Dulwich
East Dulwich is about 3 miles south of London, in Greater London. For paella party catering in East Dulwich, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Latter Rain Outpouring Revival Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Thinking of a party in Brunswick Park? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
We cater parties across the SE5, SE22 and SE15 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Rye Lane, Wren Road and Adys Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Main roads around East Dulwich include the A2214 and A2215, which makes travel to your party easy. For parties just outside East Dulwich, we cover Denmark Hill (1 mile north-west), Herne Hill (1 mile south-west), Dulwich Village (1 mile south), Camberwell (1 mile north) and Peckham (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles north), City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north) and Shoreditch (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Dulwich Community Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and Nunhead (1.4 miles east). Open spaces near East Dulwich include Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
- Nearby schools include The Charter School East Dulwich (under half a mile south-east) and The Charter School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Fox on the Hill pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- 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