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Paella Party Catering for Roundshaw events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Roundshaw.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big family gatherings
Paella party catering near Roundshaw
About our paella party catering in Roundshaw
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a picture. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and tapas, and typical bookings are for family reunions and christenings and naming days.
Throwing a party in Roundshaw? Live paella keeps you out of the kitchen, in a garden, on a patio or at a venue. Mention any parking permits. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Roundshaw (SM6, CR8, CR0)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Party venues around Roundshaw
Roundshaw is about 2 miles south-west of Croydon, in Greater London. For paella party catering in Roundshaw, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Roundshaw is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Roundshaw to London (10 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St. Paul's, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Parks such as Waddon Ponds generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Paella party catering in SM6, CR8 and CR0 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your party is on Link Lane, Milton Road and Redwing Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater parties in Russell Hill (1 mile east), Bandonhill (1 mile north), Peaks Hill (1 mile south), Waddon (1 mile north-east) and Wallington (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (12 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find St George's Walk (2 miles north-east) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (1.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Nearby schools include Wilson's School (under half a mile north-east) and The John Fisher School (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Whispering Moon pub (0.9 miles north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of Croydon (1.9 miles north-east)
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Roundshaw hosts choose us
- Catering across Greater London, including Roundshaw
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A clear, itemised quote
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Count adults and children separately
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Roundshaw 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 photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Occasions we cook for in Roundshaw
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Nearby historic houses include Addington Palace (3.9 miles east) and Nonsuch Mansion (4.2 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
Places near Roundshaw
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For event organisers in Roundshaw
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What paella party catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer party in Roundshaw stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Roundshaw
Can you cater a reception after a service at St. Paul's?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Roundshaw for guests?
The closest is Wallington station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Is paella OK for kids?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Do you cover Roundshaw?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Roundshaw is within our area and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, use our quote form.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
- 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