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Paella Party Catering in Mottingham
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Mottingham: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Birthday parties
Planning an event in Mottingham?
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
How our paella party catering works in Mottingham
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. We are often asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and anniversaries and engagement parties, with seafood paella, mixed paella and churros.
Most parties in Mottingham are in back gardens, which in London can be compact. A level spot away from fences and trees, plus parking nearby, is all we need. A photo of the garden helps. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Mottingham (SE9, SE12, BR1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a party in Mottingham
Mottingham is about 1 mile south-west of Eltham, in Greater London. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Mottingham. Mottingham is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Mottingham to London (about 7 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Eltham Palace (1.1 miles north-east) and Bromley Palace (2.2 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. After a christening at a church like Jubilee International Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cook at parties all over SE9, SE12 and BR1 and the streets around it. Local streets include Horley Road, Dorset Road and Albert Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover parties in Chinbrook (1 mile south-west), Grove Park (1 mile west), Coldharbour (1 mile east), Middle Park (1 mile north) and Horn Park (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Prefab Museum (1.7 miles west) and Greenwich Castle (3.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Mottingham include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Schools near Mottingham include Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy (0.9 miles south-west) and Colfe's School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.5 miles south)
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Occasions we cook for in Mottingham
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Mottingham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Big birthdays
- Baby celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Local halls and clubs near Mottingham are an option if the garden is small.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Places near Mottingham
What else we do in Mottingham
Why choose live paella in Mottingham?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Let the neighbours know
- Give separate numbers for children
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, from a safe distance.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Mottingham until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
What paella party catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about paella party catering in Mottingham
Could we have live paella in Chinbrook Meadows?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
We’re having a ceremony at Jubilee International Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Is my garden big enough?
Often, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a picture and we’ll check.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
- 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