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Paella party catering in Foxbury, Greater London
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Foxbury: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering in Foxbury
About our paella party catering in Foxbury
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and churros, and typical bookings are for wakes and celebrations of life and anniversaries and engagement parties.
Throwing a party in Foxbury? Live paella keeps you out of the kitchen, in a garden, on a patio or at a venue. Tell us about parking permits. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Foxbury (DA14, BR7, DA15)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Foxbury questions
We’re having a ceremony at Christ Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Often, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a photo of the space.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Foxbury is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Events we cater in Foxbury
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
Parks such as Chislehurst Common generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Places near Foxbury
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Greater London, including Foxbury
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Planning a party in Foxbury
Foxbury is about 1 mile east of Chislehurst, in Greater London. Give us the address of your party in Foxbury, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Foxbury is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Sidcup station, about 1.2 miles north-east. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Christ Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Foxbury is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cook at parties all over DA14, BR7 and DA15. From Kemnal Road, Sydney Road and Carlton Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at parties in Longlands (1 mile north), Chislehurst (1 mile west), New Eltham (1 mile north-west), Elmstead (2 miles west) and Coldharbour (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are The Glades (3.3 miles west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (0.6 miles east). The countryside around Foxbury includes Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Schools near Foxbury include Mead Road Infant School (0.7 miles west) and Walsingham School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bulls Head Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What happens on the day
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. For a late-May party in Foxbury, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your 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.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Foxbury, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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How we price paella party catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
- Guest numbers
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, 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