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Paella catering in DA7
We cater across all of the DA7 postcode district, which takes in Bexleyheath, Crook Log and West Heath. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Live paella across DA7
Places in DA7
- Bexleyheath
- Crook Log
- West Heath
- Barnehurst
- Erith
- Northumberland Heath
- Lessness Heath
- Bexley Riverside
- Crayford
- Upton
- North End
- Slade Green
Events we cater in DA7
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Our paella catering in DA7
Paella is generous food: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. Popular choices include vegetable paella, black rice and paella Valenciana, and we are frequently booked for summer garden parties and naming days and family parties.
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat.
- You share 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
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Near you in Bexleyheath
Locally, our events take us close to Trinity Baptist Church, St Catherine's Catholic School and Upland Primary School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Danson Park (0.9 miles west), Bexleyheath Academy (within half a mile east) and The Volunteer pub (within half a mile north). There is a railway station in Bexleyheath itself: Bexleyheath station. A little further out are Broadway Shopping Centre (less than half a mile south-east) and Bexley Hospital (within half a mile west). The countryside around Bexleyheath includes Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (1.7 miles north-east)
Planning live paella in DA7
Across DA7, we cook in 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Erith, Northumberland Heath and Lessness Heath to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Bexleyheath: Thinking of a picnic-style party in Danson Park? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Historic houses near Bexleyheath include Red House (within half a mile south-west) and Danson House (0.9 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. Evenings in Bexleyheath stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It’s usually the most photographed pan.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Have seats for most of your guests
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
How we price paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether VAT is included
- How bad weather is handled
- Space, access and power needs
Common questions in DA7
How much does paella catering cost in DA7?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Is paella a full meal?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
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.
- 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