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Paella catering in DA17
We cater across all of the DA17 postcode district, which takes in Belvedere, Lessness Heath and Erith. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Planning an event in DA17?
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Our catering across DA17
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
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Paella catering across DA17
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will recommend what fits your event. On the menu are black rice, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re often booked for weddings, from canapés to evening food and garden parties and summer barbecues.
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
What you will pay
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- We cover DA17 and the whole of Greater London
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Around Belvedere
You will find us cooking near Trinity Church of England School, Parish Church of All Saints and Trinity School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Lesnes Abbey Woods (1.1 miles west), Priory Club pub (under half a mile west) and Lessness Heath Primary School (under half a mile south-west). The nearest railway station is Belvedere station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Colyers (1.3 miles south-east) and Erith and District Hospital (0.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Belvedere includes Crossness Nature Reserve.
Live paella across DA17: what to know
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in DA17, so the setting can be anything from Erith, Belvedere and Lessness Heath to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Belvedere: Nearby historic houses include Red House (2.3 miles south-west) and Danson House (2.5 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Lessness Heath Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Planning an evening event in Belvedere? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in DA17? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Mention any other courses or food
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
FAQs for DA17
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
- 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