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Paella party catering in Furzedown, Greater London
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Furzedown and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering in Furzedown
Parties in Furzedown: gardens, venues and local tips
Furzedown is about 3 miles east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Tell us where your party in Furzedown will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cook in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Furzedown can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook. Nearby historic houses include Kingswood House (2.9 miles east) and Southside House (3.7 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
We cater parties across the SW16, SW17 and CR4 postcode area. That could mean a party in a garden on Deal Road, Links Road and Seely Road. You’ll find Furzedown on the A216, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Furzedown, we also cover Streatham Park (1 mile north-east), Tooting (1 mile west), Tooting Bec (1 mile west), Streatham (1 mile east) and Colliers Wood (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (6 miles north), Marylebone (6 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include London Sewing Machine Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Southside Wandsworth (2.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Furzedown Secondary School (within half a mile south-west) and Penwortham Primary School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Holland Tringham pub (0.9 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include St Leonard's (0.8 miles north-east)
How our paella party catering works in Furzedown
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. Whether it is engagement and anniversary parties and neighbourhood celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
In Furzedown, a back-garden party is the usual choice, even if the garden is small. We need a level spot clear of fences and trees, and somewhere to park and unload. Send a photo of the garden. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Furzedown (SW16, SW17, CR4)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Furzedown
What else we do in Furzedown
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Add a diet question to the invitation
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, from a safe distance.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why choose paella party catering in Furzedown?
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Family reunions
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
After a christening at a church like St Paul's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it is light in Furzedown until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Furzedown: your questions answered
Can you cook in Figge's Marsh?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Furzedown for guests?
The closest is Tooting station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Furzedown.
Live paella or other catering?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See How we price And The cost guide.
How we price paella party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
- 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