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Paella party catering in Hayes, Greater London
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Hayes. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Baby celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering for Hayes events
Paella party catering in Hayes, 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 big birthdays and celebrations of life, we can cook mixed paella, seafood paella and churros and more.
Most parties in Hayes are in back gardens, which in London can be compact. A level spot away from fences and trees, plus parking nearby, is all we need. A picture of the garden helps. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Hayes (BR4, BR2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Hayes parties: what to know
Hayes is about 2 miles south of Bromley, in Greater London. For paella party catering in Hayes, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Hayes is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Hayes to London (10 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Hayes (Kent) station is in Hayes itself. Thinking of a party in Coney Hall Recreation Ground? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Wherever your party is in BR4 and BR2, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Hawes Lane, Crest Road and Keswick Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Hayes, we also cover West Wickham (1 mile west), Coney Hall (1 mile west), Bromley Common (1 mile north-east), Nash (1 mile south) and Eden Park (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.1 miles east) and The Mall (1.9 miles north). Open spaces near Hayes include Summer Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Local schools include Hayes School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include New Inn (under half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.8 miles north)
Common questions in Hayes
We’re having a ceremony at St Mary the Virgin: can you cater afterwards?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What about parking in Hayes?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much does paella party catering cost in Hayes?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Give separate numbers for children
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Let the neighbours know
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Nearby places to Hayes
What else we do in Hayes
Live paella or other catering?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Hayes is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Hayes
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Hayes? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Perfect for your party in Hayes
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Hayes, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big family gatherings
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Mary the Virgin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each dish
- When final numbers are due
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Hayes 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed 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