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Paella party catering in Shooter's Hill, Greater London
Planning paella party catering in Shooter's Hill? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Baby celebrations
- Family reunions
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Planning an event in Shooter's Hill?
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
As a London location, Shooter's Hill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
Paella party catering for your party in Shooter's Hill
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Whether it is street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and garden parties and summer barbecues, we can cook tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and churros and more.
In Shooter's 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. A picture of the garden helps. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated.
- Where
- Shooter's Hill (SE18, SE9, DA16)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Shooter's Hill
We are having a ceremony at Christ Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Shooter's Hill?
The closest is Falconwood station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
When should I book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Shooter's Hill.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Events we cater in Shooter's Hill
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Shooter's Hill:
- Christenings and naming days
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Birthday parties
Thinking of a party in Eaglesfield Park? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel and parking costs
- Payment terms and deposit
The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Shooter's Hill is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- 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.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Shooter's Hill
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we are needed on site
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Live paella or other catering?
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 will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Hosting a paella party in Shooter's Hill
Shooter's Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Plumstead, in Greater London. Anywhere in SE18, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Falconwood station, about 0.9 miles south-east. After a christening at a church like Christ Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Paella party catering in SE18, SE9 and DA16 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include Brent Road, Dover Road and Kinlet Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater parties in Kidbrooke (1 mile west), Well Hall (1 mile south-west), East Wickham (1 mile east), Avery Hill (1 mile south) and Plumstead (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.9 miles north) and Greenwich Castle (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Shooter's Hill include Deansfield Primary School (0.5 miles south-west) and Ark Greenwich Free School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Bull Public House (under half a mile north-west)
- 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