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Paella Party Catering for Greenwich events
Planning paella party catering in Greenwich? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Family get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
Live paella party catering in Greenwich
Paella party catering in Greenwich, cooked live
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. Whether it’s baby celebrations and retirement celebrations, we can cook churros, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
In Greenwich, 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 picture of the garden. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Greenwich (SE10, SE3, SE8)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Places near Greenwich
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How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Greenwich parties: what to know
Greenwich is about 4 miles east of London, in Greater London. For paella party catering in Greenwich, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in 764 places across Greater London.
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Greenwich can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook. Thinking of a party in Island Gardens? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Anywhere in SE10, SE3 and SE8, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Cade Road, Webb Road and Creek Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Greenwich sits on or near the A2203 and A2211, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. Nearby, we also cater parties in Maze Hill (1 mile north-east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile east), Blackheath (1 mile south-east), Westcombe Park (1 mile east) and Isle of Dogs (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Royal Observatory (under half a mile south) and Greenwich Castle (less than half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tower Hill and Creekside Discovery Centre.
- Nearby schools include John Roan School (less than half a mile east) and Royal School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (within half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Plume of Feathers pub (under half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Nunhead (2.5 miles west)
Why choose live paella in Greenwich?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. For a late-May party in Greenwich, 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.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Perfect for your party in Greenwich
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Baby celebrations
- Family get-togethers
After a christening at a church like St Mary's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who provides the crockery
- When payment is due
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Seafood paella normally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
Where we can cook in Greenwich
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
As a London location, Greenwich is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Greenwich: your questions answered
Can you cook in Island Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Greenwich for guests?
Greenwich has its own station: Maze Hill station.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
- 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