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Paella catering in DA16
We cook at events in every part of the DA16 postcode district, including Welling, Falconwood and East Wickham. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Planning an event in DA16?
Where we cater in DA16
- Welling
- Falconwood
- East Wickham
- Bexleyheath
- Blackfen
- Crook Log
- West Heath
- Abbey Wood
- Upton
- Shooter's Hill
- Avery Hill
Our catering across DA16
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
How paella catering works in DA16
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is what we bring to events in DA16. Typical bookings include family celebrations and christenings and birthday celebrations, with mixed paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella.
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers 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.
Cost
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why hosts in DA16 choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in DA16, and we will put together a menu and price.
Landmarks near Welling
Around Welling, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Danson Park, Bexley Grammar School and St John's Church and the streets around them. Nearby too are Danson Primary School (within half a mile south-west) and Nags Head pub (within half a mile north-east). Welling’s nearest station is Welling station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Metropolitan Police Museum (1.8 miles south) and Colyers (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Welling includes The Tarn and Summer Hill.
Planning live paella in DA16
DA16 covers everything from Welling, Bexleyheath and Blackfen to 0 small villages and hamlets, and live paella suits every kind of setting. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Welling: If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St John's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, Welling station is about 0.5 miles away. Evenings in Welling stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
How we price paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
Planning paella catering in DA16? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Who provides the crockery
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if it rains
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Tell us what else is being served
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If timings shift, we adapt.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Occasions we cook for in DA16
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in DA16 and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Birthday celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
DA16: your questions answered
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
- 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