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Paella party catering in Old Town, Greater London
Planning paella party catering in Old Town? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Naming days and christenings
- Milestone birthdays
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Old Town?
Paella party catering in Old Town, cooked live
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. We are often asked to cater retirement celebrations and baby celebrations, with chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and mixed paella.
Throwing a party in Old Town? Live paella means no cooking for you, in a garden, on a patio or at a venue. Tell us about parking permits. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Old Town (CR0, CR9, CR90)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a party in Old Town
Old Town is about 1 mile north-west of Croydon, in Greater London. Tell us where your party in Old Town will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Old Town is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Old Town to London (9 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Croydon Minster, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, Old Town has its own station, West Croydon station.
Anywhere in CR0, CR9 and CR90, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Park Lane, Fell Road and Abbey Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover parties in Waddon (1 mile south-west), Broad Green (1 mile north), Beddington (1 mile west), Bandonhill (1 mile south-west) and Russell Hill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Centrale Croydon (within half a mile north-east) and Croydon University Hospital (1.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near Old Town include St Andrew's CofE School (under half a mile south-west) and Rutherford School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Gun Tavern (within half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include County Borough of Croydon (less than half a mile east)
Nearby places to Old Town
What else we do in Old Town
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Old Town 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.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Warn the neighbours
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
FAQs for Old Town
Can you cook in Duppas Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Old Town?
Old Town has its own station: West Croydon station.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Old Town hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Old Town? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
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 will follow them.
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Old Town until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your party in Old Town
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
In Old Town and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Big family gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
Thinking of a party in Duppas Hill? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Space, access and power needs
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
- 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