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Paella catering in CR9
Paella, tapas and desserts across CR9, from Croydon, Woodside and Ashburton. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
Book live paella in CR9
Towns and villages in CR9
- Croydon
- Woodside
- Ashburton
- Old Town
- Addiscombe
- Bandonhill
- Monks Orchard
- Shirley Oaks
- Shirley
- Beddington
- New Addington
- Coombe
Events we cater in CR9
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
Our paella catering in CR9
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Popular choices include seafood paella, paella Valenciana and black rice, and typical bookings are for office lunches and staff parties and big birthdays.
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- 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.
Cost
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Local landmarks in Croydon
Locally, our events take us close to Heathfield Academy, Cambridge Tutors College and Park Hill Recreation Ground and the streets around them. You will also find Keg & Grill pub (less than half a mile west), Rutherford School (0.9 miles south-east) and St Andrew's (less than half a mile west). There is a railway station in Croydon itself: South Croydon station, handy for guests travelling by train. Well-known places in the area include Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (1.2 miles south-west) and Croydon University Hospital (1.7 miles north). Not far away are Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of Croydon (less than half a mile north-west)
Live paella across CR9: what to know
From Croydon, Woodside and Ashburton to 1 villages and hamlets, events across CR9 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Croydon: If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Andrew's, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Nearby historic houses include Addington Palace (2.5 miles east) and Kingswood House (4.4 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Planning an evening event in Croydon? 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.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Occasions we cook for in CR9
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Live paella or other catering?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the team stays
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
How we price paella catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Questions from CR9
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
What does paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can we choose the seafood?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes, that is what it is made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
- 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