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Paella Party Catering for Kidbrooke events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Kidbrooke and the surrounding area.
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering in Kidbrooke
Paella party catering in Kidbrooke, cooked live
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. For birthday parties and anniversary celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, churros and tapas for your guests.
Most parties in Kidbrooke are in back gardens, which in London can be compact. We need a level spot clear of fences and trees, and somewhere to park and unload. A picture of the garden helps. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Kidbrooke (SE3, SE9, SE18)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price paella party catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- 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.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Kidbrooke until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Planning paella party catering in Kidbrooke? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Let the neighbours know
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
FAQs for Kidbrooke
Can you cook in Eltham Common?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Kidbrooke?
The closest is Kidbrooke station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
For event organisers in Kidbrooke
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Kidbrooke parties: what to know
Kidbrooke is about 2 miles north of Eltham, in Greater London. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Kidbrooke and the surrounding area. Kidbrooke is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We cook right across the region, from Kidbrooke to London (6 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Kidbrooke station is about 0.7 miles away. After a christening at a church like St Barnabas, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Anywhere in SE3, SE9 and SE18, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Brome Road, Briset Road and Nesbit Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Kidbrooke, we also cover Well Hall (1 mile south-east), Shooter's Hill (1 mile east), Middle Park (1 mile south), Horn Park (1 mile south-west) and Blackheath (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Brook General Hospital (0.5 miles north-east) and Lewisham Shopping Centre (2.4 miles west). Open spaces near Kidbrooke include Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include The Halley Academy (under half a mile north) and Thomas Tallis School (0.7 miles west)
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. 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.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
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A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Events we cater in Kidbrooke
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
In Kidbrooke and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Baby celebrations
Parks such as Eltham Common usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
Paella compared with other options
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Kidbrooke hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Catering across Greater London, including Kidbrooke
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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