Greater London · England
Paella Party Catering for Pratt's Bottom events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Pratt's Bottom and across Greater London.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering in Pratt's Bottom
About our paella party catering in Pratt's Bottom
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Whether it is leaving dos and retirements and celebrations of life, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Planning a London party in Pratt's Bottom? Live paella keeps you out of the kitchen, and works in gardens, on patios and at hired venues. Mention any parking permits. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Pratt's Bottom (BR6, TN14)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Why choose paella party catering in Pratt's Bottom?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Family reunions
- Garden get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include Down House (2.7 miles west) and Lullingstone Castle (3.8 miles east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before you book anyone
- How long the team stays
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Paella compared with other options
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Pratt's Bottom
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer party in Pratt's Bottom stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Your questions about paella party catering in Pratt's Bottom
Which station should guests use for Pratt's Bottom?
Knockholt station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at All Souls' Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cover Pratt's Bottom?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Pratt's Bottom is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Pratt's Bottom
What else we do in Pratt's Bottom
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Pratt's Bottom? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
As a London location, Pratt's Bottom is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Parties in Pratt's Bottom: gardens, venues and local tips
Pratt's Bottom is about 3 miles south of Orpington, in Greater London. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Pratt's Bottom and the surrounding area. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Pratt's Bottom to London (14 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Knockholt station, about 0.8 miles east. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as All Souls' Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Pratt's Bottom, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of the BR6 and TN14 postcode area. Whether your party is on Orchard Road, Runciman Close and Downs View Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Pratt's Bottom for paella party catering include Halstead (1 mile south-east), Chelsfield (1 mile north-east), Bopeep (1 mile north-east), Badgers Mount (1 mile east) and Maypole (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (14 miles north-west), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (3 miles north) and Wimbledon (15 miles west).
A little further out are Crofton Roman Villa (2.4 miles north-west) and Lullingstone Castle (3.8 miles east). Open spaces near Pratt's Bottom include Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Green Street Green Primary School (1.2 miles north-west)
- 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