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Paella Party Catering for Kenley events
Looking for paella party catering in Kenley? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Christenings and naming days
- Big family gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering in Kenley
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. A summer party in Kenley stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Paella party catering for your party in Kenley
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 garden parties and summer barbecues and retirement and leaving parties, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, churros and tapas.
In Kenley, 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. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Kenley (CR8, CR2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Give separate numbers for children
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Warn the neighbours
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Party venues around Kenley
Kenley is about 1 mile south-east of Purley, in Greater London. From the centre of Kenley to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Kenley to London (12 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Addington Palace (3.3 miles north-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Anywhere in CR8 and CR2, we can cook for your guests. We can cater a party on streets such as Oaks Road, Park Road and Roke Road or the roads around them. Kenley sits on or near the A22, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. For parties just outside Kenley, we cover Riddlesdown (1 mile north), Sanderstead (1 mile north-east), Whyteleafe (1 mile south-east), Hamsey Green (1 mile east) and South Croydon (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in London (12 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (14 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north), St Pancras (14 miles north) and Shoreditch (14 miles north).
A little further out are St George's Walk (3.4 miles north) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.4 miles north). Open spaces near Kenley include Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Nearby schools include Riddlesdown Collegiate (less than half a mile east)
FAQs for Kenley
Is parking a problem for events in Kenley?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Could we have live paella in Dollypers Hill?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you cover Kenley?
Yes, we do. Kenley is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Kenley.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How we price paella party catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Kenley, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Kenley hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover Kenley and the whole of Greater London
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Nearby places to Kenley
Also in Kenley
Where we can cook in Kenley
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Kenley is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Why choose paella party catering in Kenley?
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary celebrations
- Baby celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
If guests are coming by rail, Kenley station is in Kenley itself.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- Travel and parking costs
- Payment terms and deposit
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
For event organisers in Kenley
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
About the dishes
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
- 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