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Paella party catering in Rotherhithe, Greater London
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Rotherhithe and the surrounding area.
- Celebrations of life
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family reunions
Paella party catering for Rotherhithe events
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
About our paella party catering in Rotherhithe
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. On the menu are seafood paella, vegetable paella and churros, and we’re frequently booked for summer garden parties and family reunions.
Throwing a party in Rotherhithe? Live paella means no cooking for you, in a garden, on a patio or at a venue. Mention any parking permits. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Rotherhithe (SE16, SE8, E1W)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Party venues around Rotherhithe
Rotherhithe is about 2 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Wherever your party is in the SE16 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Nearby historic houses include Queen's House (2.1 miles south-east) and Mansion House (2.2 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. If guests are coming by rail, Rotherhithe has its own station, Canada Water station.
Anywhere in SE16, SE8 and E1W, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Bush Road, Gomm Road and Swan Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Rotherhithe is on the A200, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Close by, we cover parties in Surrey Quays (1 mile south), Surrey Canal (1 mile south), South Bermondsey (1 mile south-west), Millwall (1 mile south-east) and North Greenwich (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hoxton (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (1.6 miles north-west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (within half a mile south-west). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bacon's College (within half a mile north) and St Mellitus College (1.1 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Ship York pub (within half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Minories (1.6 miles north-west)
Live paella or other catering?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Rotherhithe
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Rotherhithe is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Rotherhithe? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. For a late-May party in Rotherhithe, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Your questions about paella party catering in Rotherhithe
What’s the nearest station to Rotherhithe for guests?
Canada Water station, in Rotherhithe itself.
Could we have live paella in Russia Dock Woodland?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cater in Rotherhithe?
We do. We cook at events in Rotherhithe and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Events we cater in Rotherhithe
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
Parks such as Russia Dock Woodland normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How long the team stays
Also near Rotherhithe
More for events in Rotherhithe
- 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