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Paella party catering in Wallington, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Wallington.
- Big family gatherings
- Baby celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering near Wallington
What affects the price in Wallington
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Paella party catering for your party in Wallington
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. Typical bookings include family reunions and garden parties and summer barbecues, with churros, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Most parties in Wallington are in back gardens, which in London can be compact. A level spot away from fences and trees, plus parking nearby, is all we need. A picture of the garden helps. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Wallington (SM6, SM5)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wallington? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Give separate numbers for children
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Sangria sets the mood.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Wallington questions
Which station should guests use for Wallington?
Wallington station, in Wallington itself.
Could we have live paella in Carshalton Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it is a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in Wallington until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s 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 the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
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.
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What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Wallington is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Wallington
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Wallington parties: what to know
Wallington is about 2 miles west of Croydon, in Greater London. Parties in Wallington are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Wallington is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Wallington station is in Wallington itself. Thinking of a party in Carshalton Park? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Wherever your party is in SM6 and SM5, we can bring paella party catering to you. Local streets include Wallington Square, London Road and Maldon Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Main roads around Wallington include the A237 and B271, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. If your venue is just outside Wallington, we also cover Bandonhill (1 mile east), Carshalton (1 mile west), Beddington (1 mile north-east), The Wrythe (1 mile north-west) and Roundshaw (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Mary's Hospital For Children (1.4 miles south-west) and Honeywood Museum (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Wallington includes Sutton Ecology Centre Grounds and Duppas Hill.
- Nearby schools include Wallington County Grammar School (within half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include Dukes Head Public House (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (2.2 miles west)
Towns and villages near Wallington
Also in Wallington
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Wallington
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
- 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