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Paella party catering in Maypole, Greater London
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Maypole and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering for Maypole events
Questions from Maypole
Can you cater a reception after a service at Mission Chapel?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Maypole?
The closest is Knockholt station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Generally, if there is outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Paella party catering for your party in Maypole
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. For big birthdays and retirement celebrations, we can cook vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella and more.
In Maypole, 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. Send a photo of the garden. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Maypole (BR6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Have enough chairs for most guests
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Maypole is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Maypole
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
For event organisers in Maypole
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.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events we cater in Maypole
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (2.4 miles east) and Down House (4.1 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer party in Maypole stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Related guides
Is live paella right for your party?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. 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 you book.
Why Maypole hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Maypole parties: what to know
Maypole is about 3 miles south-east of Orpington, in Greater London. For a party in Maypole, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Maypole is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Mission Chapel, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Knockholt station, about 0.7 miles south-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Maypole, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the BR6 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Jubilee Road, Hollybush Lane and Maypole Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Other places close to Maypole for paella party catering include Bopeep (1 mile south), Well Hill (1 mile east), Chelsfield (1 mile north-west), Badgers Mount (1 mile south) and Goddington (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (14 miles north-west), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (3 miles north-west) and Plaistow (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Lullingstone Castle (2.4 miles east) and Orpington Hospital (2 miles west). Not far away are The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Schools near Maypole include Harris Academy Orpington (1.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Bo-Peep pub (under half a mile south)
- 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