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Paella party catering in Kennington, Greater London
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Kennington and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering in Kennington
Questions from Kennington
Is parking a problem for events in Kennington?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Calvary Church of God in Christ?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Paella party catering in Kennington, cooked live
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. For street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and garden get-togethers, we will put together a menu of tapas, mixed paella and vegetable paella and more.
Planning a London party in Kennington? Live paella keeps you out of the kitchen, and works in gardens, on patios and at hired venues. Mention any parking permits. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Kennington (SW8, SW1P, SE11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is 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.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Drinks service on request
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
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Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer party in Kennington 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.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Why choose paella party catering in Kennington?
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Family get-togethers
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Birthday parties
If guests are coming by rail, Vauxhall station is in Kennington itself.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and parking costs
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
For event organisers in Kennington
Organising a club, school or community event in Kennington? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Hosting a paella party in Kennington
Kennington is about 2 miles south-west of London, in Greater London. Across the SW8 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in 764 places in Greater London.
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Kennington can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook. After a christening at a church like Calvary Church of God in Christ, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Anywhere in SW8, SW1P and SE11, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Kay Road, Lett Road and Rita Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Kennington sits on or near the A203 and A3204, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Oval (1 mile north), South Lambeth (1 mile south-west), Little Portugal (1 mile south), North Brixton (1 mile south-east) and Vauxhall (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles north-west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (4 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Type Museum (0.5 miles south) and The Gordon Hospital (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Kennington include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include Archbishop Tenison's Church of England School (within half a mile north-east) and St Peter's School (less than half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include Crown and Thistle pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Lambeth Palace Library (1.1 miles north) and City and Liberty of Westminster (1.3 miles north)
- 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