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Paella catering in BR2
Hosting a party in BR2? We cover Bromley, Shortlands and Southborough and the rest of the district, with paella cooked from scratch.
Book live paella in BR2
Towns and villages in BR2
- Bromley
- Shortlands
- Southborough
- Bromley Common
- Keston
- Nash
- Leaves Green
- Chislehurst
- Plaistow
- Bickley
- Widmore
- Hayes
- Locksbottom
- Petts Wood
- Sundridge
What we do in BR2
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
How paella catering works in BR2
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food is served hot. That is why it works for so many events. On the menu are black rice, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana, and typical bookings are for festivals, fairs and school events and retirement and leaving parties.
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Pricing in BR2
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why hosts in BR2 choose us
- Catering across Greater London, including BR2
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Fast service from the pan
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Local landmarks in Bromley
Around Bromley, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near St Mark's Church of England Primary School, The Richmal Crompton pub and Holy Trinity College Bromley, among other places. You’ll also find Bullers Wood School for Boys (1.2 miles east), Church of St Peter and St Paul (less than half a mile north) and Church House Gardens (less than half a mile north-west). Bromley has its own railway station: Bromley South station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Municipal Borough of Bromley (less than half a mile south-east) and The Mall (within half a mile east). Not far away are Downham Woodland Walk and Summer Hill.
Live paella across BR2: what to know
From Bromley, Chislehurst and Plaistow to 3 villages and hamlets, events across BR2 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Bromley: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Mark's Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Nearby historic houses include Bromley Palace (under half a mile east) and Eltham Palace (3.5 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. In Bromley, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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’ll do the cooking.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
For event organisers in BR2
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in BR2? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Who books paella catering?
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in BR2 book us for occasions like:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Festivals, fairs and school events
How we price paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
Thinking about paella catering for your event in BR2? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
BR2 questions
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Is paella enough as a main?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
- 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