Greater London · England
Paella party catering in Old Coulsdon, Greater London
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Old Coulsdon: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Birthday parties
Live paella party catering in Old Coulsdon
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
How our paella party catering works in Old Coulsdon
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for engagement and anniversary parties and street and neighbourhood parties.
Planning a London party in Old Coulsdon? Live paella means no cooking for you, in a garden, on a patio or at a venue. Tell us about parking permits. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Old Coulsdon (CR5, CR3, CR8)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Old Coulsdon parties: what to know
Old Coulsdon is about 1 mile south-east of Coulsdon, in Greater London. Give us the address of your party in Old Coulsdon, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Old Coulsdon is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Old Coulsdon to London (about 14 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Coulsdon South station, about 1.4 miles north-west.
We cook at parties all over the CR5, CR3 and CR8 postcode area and the streets around it. From Ellis Road, Tollers Lane and Court Avenue or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For parties just outside Old Coulsdon, we cover Coulsdon (1 mile north-west), Chipstead (2 miles west), Purley (2 miles north), Woodcote (2 miles north-west) and Woodmansterne (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (14 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Marylebone (15 miles north), Kensington (14 miles north), Whitechapel (15 miles north) and Brompton (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Museum (2 miles south-east) and St Lawrence's Hospital (1.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Nore Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Oasis Academy Coulsdon (within half a mile south-east) and Sunnydown School (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Tudor Rose pub (within half a mile north-west)
For event organisers in Old Coulsdon
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Occasions we cook for in Old Coulsdon
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Old Coulsdon book us for events such as:
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Nearby historic houses include Addington Palace (5 miles north-east). 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
- Space, access and power needs
- When payment is due
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Old Coulsdon 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Is live paella right for your party?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in Old Coulsdon and across Greater London
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
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How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Sunset in Old Coulsdon is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Your questions about paella party catering in Old Coulsdon
What’s the nearest station to Old Coulsdon for guests?
Coulsdon South station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cook in Dollypers Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
Do you cater in Old Coulsdon?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Old Coulsdon is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
- 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