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Paella Party Catering in South Wimbledon
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in South Wimbledon.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering for South Wimbledon events
About our paella party catering in South Wimbledon
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. Popular choices include churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater leaving dos and retirements and garden parties and summer barbecues.
Most parties in South Wimbledon are in back gardens, which in London can be compact. We need a level spot clear of fences and trees, and somewhere to park and unload. Send a picture of the garden. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- South Wimbledon (SW19, SW20, SW17)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
South Wimbledon is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. A summer party in South Wimbledon 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.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Count adults and children separately
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Have enough chairs for most guests
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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Paella compared with other options
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Why choose paella party catering in South Wimbledon?
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big birthdays
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near South Wimbledon can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Space, access and power needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each dish
South Wimbledon: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to South Wimbledon for guests?
South Wimbledon has its own station: Wimbledon station.
We’re having a ceremony at Holy Trinity: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cover South Wimbledon?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including South Wimbledon and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Parties in South Wimbledon: gardens, venues and local tips
South Wimbledon is about 1 mile south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Wherever your party is in the SW19 area, we can bring the pans to you. South Wimbledon is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
Thinking of a party in Wandle Park? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. If guests are coming by rail, South Wimbledon has its own station, Wimbledon station.
We cook at parties all over the SW19, SW20 and SW17 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Gap Road, Mina Road and York Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. For parties just outside South Wimbledon, we cover Merton (1 mile south-east), Merton Abbey (1 mile south-east), Summerstown (1 mile north-east), Colliers Wood (1 mile east) and Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's (2.9 miles east) and St George's Hospital (1 mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Battersea Park Lake and Merton Park Green Walks.
- Nearby schools include Willington School (0.5 miles north-west) and Wimbledon High School (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Wibbas Down Inn (under half a mile 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