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Paella Party Catering in Russell Hill
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Russell Hill.
- Naming days and christenings
- Family get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering in Russell Hill
Occasions we cook for in Russell Hill
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Russell Hill, people book us for occasions like:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St. Paul's, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
- Space, access and power needs
Paella party catering in Russell Hill, made fresh on the day
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. Whether it’s christenings and naming days and retirement celebrations, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, seafood paella and churros.
In Russell Hill, 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. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Russell Hill (SM6, CR8, CR0)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Russell Hill
Other catering in Russell Hill
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
Russell Hill is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
What paella party catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Planning paella party catering in Russell Hill? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a party in Russell Hill
Russell Hill is about 1 mile north of Purley, in Greater London. For paella party catering in Russell Hill, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Russell Hill to London (10 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Waddon station is about 1 mile away. Local halls and clubs near Russell Hill are an option if the garden is small.
Wherever your party is in SM6, CR8 and CR0, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Link Lane, Hawker Road and Redwing Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. We also cook at parties in Roundshaw (1 mile west), Peaks Hill (1 mile south), Bandonhill (1 mile north), Waddon (1 mile north-east) and Purley (1 mile south). 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).
Well-known places in the area include County Borough of Croydon (1.8 miles north-east) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (within half a mile north-east). Not far away are Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Nearby schools include Wilson's School (under half a mile north) and The John Fisher School (0.6 miles south-west)
FAQs for Russell Hill
Which station should guests use for Russell Hill?
The closest is Waddon station, roughly 1 mile away.
Is parking a problem for events in Russell Hill?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Typically. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Let the neighbours know
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have bins ready
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Working with your venue
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 are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What’s in the pans
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Russell Hill is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
- 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