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Paella party catering in Eltham, Greater London
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Eltham and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Live paella party catering in Eltham
Paella party catering for your party in Eltham
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. Popular choices include churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for family reunions and celebrations of life.
In Eltham, a back-garden party is the usual choice, even if the garden is small. A level spot away from fences and trees, plus parking nearby, is all we need. Send a photo of the garden. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Eltham (SE9, SE12, DA15, BR7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Eltham
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Eltham, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Let the neighbours know
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Is live paella right for your party?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Where we can cook in Eltham
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
As a London location, Eltham is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Why choose paella party catering in Eltham?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Eltham book us for occasions like:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Family reunions
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Parks such as Horn Park typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Questions to ask before booking
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
Parties in Eltham: gardens, venues and local tips
Eltham is about 7 miles west of Dartford, in Greater London. For paella party catering in Eltham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Eltham has its own station, Mottingham station. Nearby historic houses include Eltham Palace (within half a mile north-west) and Danson House (2.8 miles east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Here we cover the SE9, SE12, DA15 and BR7 postcode area. Streets in the area include Eltham High Street, Tarnwood Park and Elmslie Court, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Eltham is on the A20 and B263, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Middle Park (1 mile west), New Eltham (1 mile south-east), Well Hall (1 mile north), Coldharbour (1 mile south) and Avery Hill (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Eltham Community Hospital (less than half a mile north) and Metropolitan Police Museum (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include The Tarn and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Eltham Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Greyhound Public House (less than half a mile north)
Questions from Eltham
Can you cook in Horn Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Eltham for guests?
Eltham has its own station: Mottingham station.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is usually the best advert for the party.
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.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. For a late-May party in Eltham, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Towns and villages near Eltham
Also in Eltham
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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