Greater London · England
Paella Party Catering for Longlands events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Longlands and across Greater London.
- Celebrations of life
- Milestone birthdays
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering near Longlands
Paella party catering in Longlands, made fresh on the day
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. We’re frequently asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and milestone birthdays, serving vegetable paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella.
In Longlands, 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. A photo of the garden helps. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Longlands (DA15, DA14, SE9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
FAQs for Longlands
What’s the nearest station to Longlands for guests?
New Eltham station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre.
What about parking in Longlands?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Generally. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you come to Longlands?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Longlands. To check your date, use our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Longlands is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
Hosting a paella party in Longlands
Longlands is about 1 mile west of Sidcup, in Greater London. For paella party catering in Longlands, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Longlands to London (about 9 miles away).
Historic houses near Longlands include Eltham Palace (2 miles north-west) and Danson House (2.3 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, New Eltham station is about 0.8 miles away. Longlands is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in DA15, DA14 and SE9 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Main Road, Alder Road and Sidcup Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Longlands is on the A211, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Longlands, we also cover Foxbury (1 mile south), New Eltham (1 mile north-west), Chislehurst (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile west) and Blackfen (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Queen Mary's Hospital (1 mile south-east) and Greenwich Castle (5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Longlands include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Schools near Longlands include Chislehurst School for Girls (0.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include Ye Olde Black Horse Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Occasions we cook for in Longlands
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family reunions
- Birthday parties
- Celebrations of life
After a christening at a church like Christ Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
- Who provides the crockery
- Staff numbers and hours
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Let the neighbours know
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Longlands 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
How we price paella party catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
- 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