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Paella party catering in Lower Morden, Greater London
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Lower Morden and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
Live paella party catering in Lower Morden
How our paella party catering works in Lower Morden
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. We cook mixed paella, seafood paella and churros, and we are often booked for street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and milestone birthdays.
Throwing a party in Lower Morden? Live paella keeps you out of the kitchen, in a garden, on a patio or at a venue. Tell us about parking permits. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Lower Morden (SM4, SM3, KT4)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer party in Lower Morden stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- 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
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Other catering in Lower Morden
Live paella or other catering?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Lower Morden
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
Lower Morden 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 photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Lower Morden
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
FAQs for Lower Morden
We’re having a ceremony at St Martin's: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is parking a problem for events in Lower Morden?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Will there be enough food?
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.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How we price paella party catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Hosting a paella party in Lower Morden
Lower Morden is about 2 miles north-west of Sutton, in Greater London. Across the SM4 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Lower Morden to London (9 miles away).
After a christening at a church like St Martin's, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Lower Morden can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook.
Here we cover the SM4, SM3 and KT4 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Local streets include Ash Road, Bow Lane and Garth Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater parties in Morden (1 mile north-east), Sutton Common (1 mile east), North Cheam (1 mile south), Worcester Park (2 miles south-west) and Stoneleigh (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north), Marylebone (9 miles north), Kensington (8 miles north), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (1.9 miles north-west) and St. Anthony's Hospital (0.6 miles south). Open spaces near Lower Morden include Derwent Floodwash and Henman Hill.
- Schools near Lower Morden include Merton College (0.7 miles north-east) and Glenthorne High School (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Lord Nelson pub (0.6 miles south)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Who books paella party catering in Lower Morden?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Family reunions
- Birthday parties
Parks such as Cannon Hill Common normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
- 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