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Paella Party Catering in Hackbridge
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Hackbridge.
- Christenings and naming days
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering near Hackbridge
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
About our paella party catering in Hackbridge
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. Whether it’s wakes and memorial gatherings and big family gatherings, we will put together a menu of tapas, churros and seafood paella.
Throwing a party in Hackbridge? Live paella means no cooking for you, and works in gardens, on patios and at hired venues. Tell us about parking permits. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Hackbridge (CR4, SW16, SM4)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Hackbridge
What else we do in Hackbridge
Why live cooking beats a buffet
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Perfect for your party in Hackbridge
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Hackbridge, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Summer garden parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
After a christening at a church like St. Mark's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Space, access and power needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
Hackbridge: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Cranmer Green?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St. Mark's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Planning a party in Hackbridge
Hackbridge is about 2 miles west of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. Tell us where your party in Hackbridge will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
Thinking of a party in Cranmer Green? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Hackbridge can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook.
Wherever your party is in CR4, SW16 and SM4, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a party in a garden on Kings Road, Baker Lane and Manor Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Mitcham (1 mile north), Eastfields (1 mile north), Colliers Wood (1 mile north-west), Merton Abbey (2 miles north-west) and Furzedown (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Wilson Hospital (0.5 miles south-west) and Centrale Croydon (2.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Duppas Hill and Cranmer Green.
- Schools near Hackbridge include St Mark's Church of England Academy (0.5 miles north) and The Archbishop Lanfranc School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Lion of Mortimer pub (0.7 miles north-west)
- Other local spots include St Leonard's (2.1 miles north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hackbridge? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Venues often 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’ll follow them.
What paella party catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. A summer party in Hackbridge stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Hackbridge is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Hackbridge
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- 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