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Paella catering in DA5
We cater across all of the DA5 postcode district, including Bexley, Blendon and Joyden's Wood. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Planning an event in DA5?
Places in DA5
Events we cater in DA5
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: use our quote form.
Paella catering in DA5: what to expect
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll suggest what suits your event. We are frequently asked to cater wedding breakfasts and evening food and engagement and anniversary parties, with chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and black rice.
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.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Cost
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why hosts in DA5 choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A clear, itemised quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Local landmarks in Bexley
Locally, our events take us close to The Railway Tavern, Danson Park and Townley Grammar School and the streets around them. You will also find Old Bexley Church of England School (less than half a mile south-east), St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1.1 miles north-east) and Parish Church of St John the Evangelist (less than half a mile east). The closest station to Bexley is Bexley station, roughly 0.6 miles east. A little further out are Colyers (2.5 miles north-east) and Bexley Hospital (1 mile north). Open spaces near Bexley include Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
Live paella across DA5: what to know
There are 3 towns and 2 villages and hamlets in DA5, so whether your event is in Dartford, Sidcup and Bexley or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Bexley: Parks such as Danson Park generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Nearby historic houses include Red House (0.9 miles north) and Hall Place and Gardens (1.1 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Planning an evening event in Bexley? 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.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
How we price paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Paella compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
DA5: your questions answered
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including DA5.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Is paella a full meal?
It is a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
- 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