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Paella Party Catering in New Charlton
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across New Charlton and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering in New Charlton
Party venues around New Charlton
New Charlton is about 2 miles north-east of Greenwich, in Greater London. Parties in New Charlton are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our events stretch from New Charlton to London (6 miles away).
Parks such as Thames Barrier Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. Historic houses near New Charlton include Queen's House (1.8 miles west) and Eltham Palace (3 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
This part of Greater London takes in SE7, SE18 and E16, so your party can be anywhere in it. From Floyd Road, Priolo Road and Hasted Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside New Charlton, we also cover Charlton (1 mile south-east), Westcombe Park (1 mile south-west), Woolwich (1 mile east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west) and Maze Hill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Charlton Athletic Museum (under half a mile south) and Greenwich Castle (1.9 miles south-west). The countryside around New Charlton includes Gilbert's Pit.
- Nearby schools include Thorntree Primary School (under half a mile south-east) and Wildwood Montessori School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Victoria pub (less than half a mile east)
Paella party catering in New Charlton, made fresh on the day
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. Typical bookings include garden parties and summer barbecues and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, serving chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and tapas.
Throwing a party in New Charlton? Live paella keeps you out of the kitchen, and works in gardens, on patios and at hired venues. Mention any parking permits. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- New Charlton (SE7, SE18, E16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your party in New Charlton
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Christenings and naming days
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Catherine Labouré, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- Who provides the crockery
- Travel and parking costs
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have cover ready for a shower
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
What paella party catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
Planning paella party catering in New Charlton? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. A summer party in New Charlton 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 a menu and confirm 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 it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Where we can cook in New Charlton
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
New Charlton is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
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New Charlton: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Thames Barrier Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is parking a problem for events in New Charlton?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
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.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
- 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