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Paella Party Catering for Southfields events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Southfields: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Naming days and christenings
- Birthday parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Planning an event in Southfields?
Paella party catering in Southfields, made fresh on the day
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. Popular choices include mixed paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for family reunions and neighbourhood celebrations.
In Southfields, 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. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Southfields (SW18, SW19, SW17)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about paella party catering in Southfields
Which station should guests use for Southfields?
Southfields has its own station: Earlsfield station.
Could we have live paella in King George's Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is generally the best advert for the party.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What affects the price in Southfields
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
As a London location, Southfields is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against 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.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Southfields parties: what to know
Southfields is about 2 miles north-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Southfields and nearby villages. Southfields is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
Local halls and clubs near Southfields are an option if the garden is small. If guests are coming by rail, Southfields has its own station, Earlsfield station.
Paella party catering in SW18, SW19 and SW17 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Burr Road, Acuba Road and Mount Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. For parties just outside Southfields, we cover Earlsfield (1 mile south-east), Wandsworth (1 mile north), Summerstown (1 mile south), Battersea (2 miles north-east) and Clapham Junction (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (5 miles north), Marylebone (5 miles north), Kensington (4 miles north), St Pancras (6 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Southside Wandsworth (0.6 miles north) and Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Henman Hill and Wandle Meadow Nature Park.
- Schools near Southfields include Southfields Academy (under half a mile south-west) and Wandsworth School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Old Sergeant pub (less than half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St Leonard's (2.9 miles south-east)
Why choose paella party catering in Southfields?
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
In Southfields and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Parks such as King George's Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
Places near Southfields
Other catering in Southfields
Why choose live paella in Southfields?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Love Paella in Southfields
- Events in Southfields and across Greater London
- A clear, itemised quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Sunset in Southfields is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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