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Paella catering in CR5
Live paella catering across CR5, covering Coulsdon, Old Coulsdon and Netherne on-the-Hill. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
Live paella across CR5
Where we cater in CR5
What we do in CR5
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
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Every area we cover
How paella catering works in CR5
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. We cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for summer garden parties and christenings and family gatherings.
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh.
- Send us 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.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
What you’ll pay
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A clear, itemised quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
What’s near Coulsdon
We cook for events around Dollypers Hill, The Pembroke pub and St Andrew's Church, among other places. You will also find Smitham Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and Coulsdon Sixth Form College (1 mile south-east). There’s a railway station in Coulsdon itself: Coulsdon South station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (3 miles north) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Mercers Lake.
Catering events across CR5
CR5 covers everything from Coulsdon, Purley and Old Coulsdon to 4 small villages and hamlets, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Coulsdon: If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Andrew's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Dollypers Hill? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Around midsummer it stays light in Coulsdon until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Can I cook paella for a crowd 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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
What paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Paella compared with other options
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
FAQs for CR5
Can you feed plenty of people?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How much does paella catering cost in CR5?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Is paella a full meal?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
- 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