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Paella Party Catering in West Wickham
Something 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 West Wickham.
- Family reunions
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
Paella party catering in West Wickham
West Wickham: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at St Francis of Assisi: 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 usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Could we have live paella in Millers Pond?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is usually the best advert for the party.
About our paella party catering in West Wickham
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater family reunions and anniversary celebrations.
In West Wickham, 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. Send a picture of the garden. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated.
- Area
- West Wickham (BR4, CR0, BR3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. A summer party in West Wickham 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Party venues around West Wickham
West Wickham is about 2 miles south of Beckenham, in Greater London. Parties in West Wickham are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 764 places across Greater London. Our events stretch from West Wickham to London (9 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, West Wickham station is in West Wickham itself. Nearby historic houses include Addington Palace (1.6 miles south-west) and Bromley Palace (2.6 miles north-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
For paella party catering in BR4, CR0 and BR3, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Ash Road, Kent Road and Oak Avenue, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Coney Hall (1 mile south), Spring Park (1 mile west), Eden Park (1 mile north), Hayes (1 mile east) and Addington (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.2 miles north-east) and The Mall (2.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Schools near West Wickham include Langley Park School for Girls (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf pub (within half a mile west)
Places near West Wickham
Other catering in West Wickham
For event organisers in West Wickham
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
As a London location, West Wickham 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’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in West Wickham
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
Live paella or other catering?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why West Wickham hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Catering across Greater London, including West Wickham
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
How we price paella party catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Let the neighbours know
- Tell us how many children are coming
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Why choose paella party catering in West Wickham?
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Neighbourhood celebrations
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near West Wickham can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- 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