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Paella Party Catering for Sanderstead events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Sanderstead and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Family get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
Live paella party catering in Sanderstead
How we price paella party catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
About our paella party catering in Sanderstead
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. We cook vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and we’re regularly asked to cater family get-togethers and birthday parties.
Most parties in Sanderstead are in back gardens, which in London can be compact. A level spot away from fences and trees, plus parking nearby, is all we need. Send a photo of the garden. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Sanderstead (CR2, CR8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
As a London location, Sanderstead is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
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Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book 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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Why choose live paella in Sanderstead?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Why choose paella party catering in Sanderstead?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Sanderstead:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer garden parties
Local halls and clubs near Sanderstead are an option if the garden is small.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- The venue requirements
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
Hosting a paella party in Sanderstead
Sanderstead is about 2 miles east of Purley, in Greater London. Tell us where your party in Sanderstead will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Sanderstead is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We cook right across the region, from Sanderstead to London (11 miles away).
Historic houses near Sanderstead include Addington Palace (2.3 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, Riddlesdown station is about 0.8 miles away.
We cater parties across CR2 and CR8 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Hyde Road, Brian Avenue and Sundown Avenue, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Main roads around Sanderstead include the A2022, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. Nearby, we also cater parties in Riddlesdown (1 mile south-west), Kenley (1 mile south-west), South Croydon (1 mile north-west), Selsdon (1 mile north-east) and Hamsey Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
A little further out are Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.1 miles north-west) and St George's Walk (2.7 miles north). Open spaces near Sanderstead include Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Schools near Sanderstead include Riddlesdown Collegiate (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Selsdon Park Hotel (0.9 miles east)
- Local facilities include County Borough of Croydon (2.6 miles north)
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer party in Sanderstead 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 choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Sanderstead
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in Littleheath Woods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Usually, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a picture of the space.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
- 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