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Paella party catering in Southwark, Greater London
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Southwark.
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Paella party catering in Southwark
How our paella party catering works in Southwark
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. We are frequently asked to cater family get-togethers and celebrations of life, serving churros, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
Planning a London party in Southwark? Live paella keeps you out of the kitchen, and works in gardens, on patios and at hired venues. Tell us about parking permits. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Southwark (SE1, SE11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Let the neighbours know
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
Places near Southwark
What else we do in Southwark
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
As a London location, Southwark is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Southwark
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
How we price paella party catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
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.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Southwark
What’s the nearest station to Southwark for guests?
Elephant & Castle station, about 0.5 miles south of the centre.
What about parking in Southwark?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
How much does paella party catering cost in Southwark?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Normally, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a picture of the space.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Paella compared with other options
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Southwark
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Southwark and the whole of Greater London
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer party in Southwark stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Southwark
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Party venues around Southwark
Southwark is about 0 miles north-west of London, in Greater London. For paella party catering in Southwark, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Southwark. Southwark is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Thinking of a party in Little Dorrit's Playground? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. After a christening at a church like Borough Welsh Congregational Chapel, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Paella party catering in SE1 and SE11 is planned around your venue. That could mean a party in a garden on Borough Square, Trinity Church Square and Merrick Square. You’ll find Southwark on the A300 and B240, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Other places close to Southwark for paella party catering include Tower Hill (1 mile north-east), City of London (1 mile north), Aldgate (1 mile north-east), Bishopsgate (1 mile north-east) and Barbican Estate (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include County of London (1.1 miles north) and Baynard's Castle (0.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Ludgate Hill and Bellenden Road Nature Garden.
- Schools near Southwark include London School of Musical Theatre (under half a mile south-west) and Ark Globe Academy (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Gladstone Arms (within half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include The BFI Reuben Library (0.9 miles 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