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Paella Party Catering for Shortlands events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Shortlands: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Planning an event in Shortlands?
Paella party catering for your party in Shortlands
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. We are often asked to cater summer garden parties and family get-togethers, with seafood paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
In Shortlands, a back-garden party is the usual choice, even if the garden is small. We need a level spot clear of fences and trees, and somewhere to park and unload. A photo of the garden helps. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Shortlands (BR2, BR1, BR3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. A summer party in Shortlands stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Perfect for your party in Shortlands
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shortlands and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Baby celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Family reunions
- Wakes and celebrations of life
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Shortlands can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and parking costs
- How each diet is kept separate
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
As a London location, Shortlands is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Count adults and children separately
- Let the neighbours know
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Shortlands and across Greater London
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Your questions about paella party catering in Shortlands
What’s the nearest station to Shortlands for guests?
Shortlands station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Can you cook in Church House Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What does paella party catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cater in Shortlands?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Shortlands and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Often, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. Children normally love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shortlands? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
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Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Parties in Shortlands: gardens, venues and local tips
Shortlands is about 1 mile south-west of Bromley, in Greater London. From the centre of Shortlands to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. We cook right across the region, from Shortlands to London (8 miles away).
After a christening at a church like St Mark's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Parks such as Church House Gardens usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Anywhere in BR2, BR1 and BR3, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a party in a garden on Hayes Lane, Stone Road and Hayes Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Eden Park (1 mile south-west), Hayes (2 miles south), Bromley Common (2 miles south-east), West Wickham (2 miles south-west) and Southborough (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.6 miles south-east) and The Mall (0.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Shortlands includes Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Local schools include Langley Park School for Girls (1.2 miles south-west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Richmal Crompton pub (0.6 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Bromley (0.6 miles east)
- 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