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Paella Party Catering in Raynes Park
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Raynes Park: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering for Raynes Park events
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Paella party catering in Raynes Park, made fresh on the day
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a picture. We’re frequently asked to cater birthday parties and summer garden parties, serving vegetable paella, churros and mixed paella.
In Raynes Park, a back-garden party is the usual choice, even if the garden is small. A level spot away from fences and trees, plus parking nearby, is all we need. Send a photo of the garden. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Raynes Park (SW20, KT3, SM4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Count adults and children separately
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Plan where rubbish goes
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Towns and villages near Raynes Park
What else we do in Raynes Park
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. For a late-May party in Raynes Park, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Raynes Park parties: what to know
Raynes Park is about 2 miles south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Raynes Park and the surrounding area. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Local halls and clubs near Raynes Park are an option if the garden is small. Thinking of a party in Cannon Hill Common? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
For paella party catering in SW20, KT3 and SM4, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Gore Road, Edna Road and Wyke Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Being close to the A238 and A298, Raynes Park is easy for us to reach with everything for your party. Nearby, we also cater parties in West Barnes (1 mile south-west), Bushey Mead (1 mile north-east), Cannon Hill (1 mile east), Motspur Park (1 mile north-west) and Wimbledon Chase (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chessington Castle Hill (4.1 miles south-west) and Atkinson Morley Hospital (1 mile north). Open spaces near Raynes Park include Henman Hill and Derwent Floodwash.
- Local schools include Raynes Park High School (within half a mile west) and Ursuline Preparatory School (1 mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Raynes Park Tavern (within half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (1.2 miles west)
Events we cater in Raynes Park
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Raynes Park, people book us for events such as:
- Naming days and christenings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Celebrations of life
Historic houses near Raynes Park include Southside House (0.9 miles north) and Nonsuch Mansion (3.1 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
- How each diet is kept separate
- What happens if it rains
For event organisers in Raynes Park
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Raynes Park questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Saviour's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is parking a problem for events in Raynes Park?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How we price paella party catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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