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Paella Party Catering for Petts Wood events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Petts Wood: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
Book paella party catering in Petts Wood
Paella party catering in Petts Wood, made fresh on the day
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Whether it’s engagement and anniversary parties and neighbourhood celebrations, we can cook churros, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
Throwing a party in Petts Wood? Live paella means no cooking for you, and works in gardens, on patios and at hired venues. Tell us about parking permits. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Petts Wood (BR5, BR6, BR2)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Hosting a paella party in Petts Wood
Petts Wood is about 1 mile west of Orpington, in Greater London. Across the BR5 area, we can cook for your guests. Petts Wood is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Petts Wood to London (about 11 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Petts Wood station is in Petts Wood itself. Parks such as Jubilee Country Park normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Petts Wood, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in BR5, BR6 and BR2, we can bring paella party catering to you. Local streets include Tent Peg Lane, Ryecroft Road and Beaumont Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Crofton (1 mile south), Broom Hill (1 mile south-east), Southborough (1 mile west), Locksbottom (1 mile south-west) and Bromley Common (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crofton Roman Villa (1.2 miles south-east) and The Mall (2.7 miles west). The countryside around Petts Wood includes The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Bromley High School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Daylight Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.7 miles west)
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Questions from Petts Wood
Could we have live paella in Jubilee Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
Where we can cook in Petts Wood
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
As a London location, Petts Wood 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
What paella party catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the space, if you can
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Petts Wood
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, it’s light in Petts Wood 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.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Planning paella party catering in Petts Wood? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Who books paella party catering in Petts Wood?
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
After a christening at a church like St Francis Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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