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Paella Party Catering in Erith
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Erith and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Birthday parties
- Big family gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering near Erith
Paella party catering for your party in Erith
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children usually love a simple chicken paella. Typical bookings include family reunions and engagement and anniversary parties, serving mixed paella, vegetable paella and tapas.
In Erith, 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. A picture of the garden helps. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Erith (DA8, DA17, DA7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Give separate numbers for children
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
FAQs for Erith
Can you cater a reception after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in Wildspace Conservation Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Parties in Erith: gardens, venues and local tips
Erith is about 3 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. Whether your party is in the middle of Erith or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
Local halls and clubs near Erith are an option if the garden is small. Parks such as Wildspace Conservation Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Anywhere in DA8, DA17 and DA7, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Church Road, Town Square and Erith High Street; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Northumberland Heath (1 mile south), Bexley Riverside (1 mile south), Belvedere (1 mile north-west), Lessness Heath (1 mile north-west) and Barnehurst (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Erith and District Hospital (within half a mile south-west) and Broadway Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Erith includes Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Erith School (under half a mile south-west) and Trinity School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Cross Keys pub (0.5 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (0.6 miles south)
Occasions we cook for in Erith
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Historic houses near Erith include Hall Place and Gardens (2.3 miles south) and Red House (2.4 miles south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When final numbers are due
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Erith? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Erith is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Erith, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Erith and across Greater London
See How we price And The cost guide.
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What else we do in Erith
What paella party catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we’re needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
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.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
Send us the date, your venue or DA8 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in 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