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Paella party catering in South Bermondsey, Greater London
Planning paella party catering in South Bermondsey? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Book paella party catering in South Bermondsey
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
South Bermondsey 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’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in South Bermondsey
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
How our paella party catering works in South Bermondsey
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a picture. On the menu are tapas, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater neighbourhood celebrations and garden parties and summer barbecues.
In South Bermondsey, 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 photo of the garden helps. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- South Bermondsey (SE16, SE15, SE1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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Common questions in South Bermondsey
Is parking a problem for events in South Bermondsey?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Which station should guests use for South Bermondsey?
South Bermondsey station, in South Bermondsey itself.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cater in South Bermondsey?
We do. South Bermondsey is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
For event organisers in South Bermondsey
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in South Bermondsey? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
How we price paella party catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
We’re set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why South Bermondsey hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Perfect for your party in South Bermondsey
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Family reunions
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Thinking of a party in Paterson Park? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each dish
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. Sunset in South Bermondsey is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Parties in South Bermondsey: gardens, venues and local tips
South Bermondsey is about 2 miles north-west of New Cross, in Greater London. Parties in South Bermondsey are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near South Bermondsey can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook. After a christening at a church like Church of St Augustine, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cater parties across the SE16, SE15 and SE1 postcode area. Whether your party is on Tenda Road, Rolls Road and Simms Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. With the A2208 close by, South Bermondsey is easy for us to reach for your party. For parties just outside South Bermondsey, we cover Surrey Canal (1 mile east), Surrey Quays (1 mile north-east), Bermondsey (1 mile north-west), Peckham (1 mile south) and Rotherhithe (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in City of Westminster (4 miles north-west), Marylebone (4 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north) and Walthamstow (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (0.8 miles north-east) and Nunhead (1.3 miles south). Open spaces near South Bermondsey include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include City of London Academy (within half a mile north-west) and Southwark Free School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Kentish Drovers Public House (under half a mile south)
- 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