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Paella catering in BR4
We cook at events in every part of the BR4 postcode district, including Hayes, West Wickham and Coney Hall. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Paella catering in BR4
Where we cater in BR4
Catering in BR4
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
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About paella catering in BR4
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own. Typical bookings include birthday celebrations and retirement and leaving parties, with mixed paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Pricing in BR4
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A quote that spells everything out
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near Hayes
Around Hayes, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near St Mary the Virgin, Coney Hall Recreation Ground and Hayes School. Also close by are Hawes Down Primary School (0.5 miles west) and New Inn (within half a mile east). Hayes has its own railway station: Hayes (Kent) station, handy for guests travelling by train. Nearby you’ll also find Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.1 miles east) and The Mall (1.9 miles north). The countryside around Hayes includes Summer Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.8 miles north)
Paella catering in BR4: local guide
BR4 covers everything from Beckenham, Hayes and West Wickham to 2 small villages and hamlets, and live paella works in all of them. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Hayes: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Hawes Down Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, Hayes has its own station, Hayes (Kent) station. Planning an evening event in Hayes? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in BR4? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
What affects the price in BR4
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When final numbers are due
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
Occasions we cook for in BR4
Live paella is food and a show in one. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in BR4 book us for occasions like:
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we normally call guests over.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
Your questions about paella catering in BR4
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How much does paella catering cost in BR4?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
What seafood can we have?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
- 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