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Paella party catering in Lewisham, Greater London
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Lewisham and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family reunions
- Birthday parties
Book paella party catering in Lewisham
What affects the price in Lewisham
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Paella party catering in Lewisham, made fresh on the day
A paella party works in most gardens, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a picture. Whether it is engagement and anniversary parties and christenings and naming days, we can cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Throwing a party in Lewisham? Live paella means no cooking for you, and works in gardens, on patios and at hired venues. Tell us about parking permits. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Lewisham (SE13, SE8, SE6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Lewisham
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. A summer party in Lewisham stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Lewisham
Other catering in Lewisham
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
As a London location, Lewisham is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
Hosting a paella party in Lewisham
Lewisham is about 3 miles west of Eltham, in Greater London. Parties in Lewisham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
Nearby historic houses include Queen's House (1.4 miles north) and Eltham Palace (2.7 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Stephen's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Anywhere in SE13, SE8 and SE6, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Station Road, Lewisham High Street and Lewis Grove or a nearby road, we can cook there. Being close to the B220, Lewisham is easy for us to reach with everything for your party. Close by, we cover parties in Ladywell (1 mile south-west), St Johns (1 mile north-west), Hither Green (1 mile south-east), Blackheath (1 mile north-east) and Lee (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Fan Museum (1.2 miles north) and University Hospital Lewisham (0.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Knight's Hill and Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Lewisham include Prendergast Vale School (under half a mile north-west) and St Joseph's Academy (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Watch House (less than half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Nunhead (1.9 miles west)
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Your questions about paella party catering in Lewisham
We’re having a ceremony at St Stephen's Church: 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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Lewisham for guests?
Lewisham station, in Lewisham itself.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Is my garden big enough?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A photo helps.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How much does paella party catering cost in Lewisham?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Who books paella party catering in Lewisham?
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Lewisham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
For guests coming by train, Lewisham station is in Lewisham itself.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When payment is due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The wet-weather plan
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
- 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