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Paella party catering in Merton, Greater London
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Merton: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Family reunions
- Big birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
Book paella party catering in Merton
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Merton
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
How our paella party catering works in Merton
A paella party works in most gardens, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a picture if you’re unsure. On the menu are mixed paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for family reunions and wakes and memorial gatherings.
In Merton, 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 picture of the garden. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Merton (SW19)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Merton
What else we do in Merton
Why choose paella party catering in Merton?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family get-togethers
Parks such as Wandle Park typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each dish
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Planning a party in Merton
Merton is about 1 mile south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Wherever your party is in the SW19 area, we can cook for your guests. Merton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Merton to London (about 7 miles away).
Historic houses near Merton include Southside House (1.8 miles west) and Fulham Palace (4.1 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Merton can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook.
Paella party catering in SW19 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include High Path, Pincott Road and Hayward Close, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Merton sits on or near the A24, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. Other places close to Merton for paella party catering include Merton Abbey (1 mile east), South Wimbledon (1 mile north-west), Colliers Wood (1 mile east), Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east) and Summerstown (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Wandle Industrial Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and St Leonard's (2.7 miles east). Not far away are Henman Hill and Merton Park Green Walks.
- Local schools include Rutlish School (0.8 miles west) and Wimbledon School of Art (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Nelson Arms (under half a mile north-east)
FAQs for Merton
Which station should guests use for Merton?
The closest is Haydons Road station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at St John The Divine: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. Send your date and we’ll check.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
As a London location, Merton is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Churros
All ages love churros.
What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Merton, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. A summer party in Merton 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.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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