Greater London · England
Paella catering in SE1
Planning an event in SE1? We cook in Bermondsey, Elephant and Castle and Bankside and every street in between, with paella cooked from scratch.
Planning an event in SE1?
Towns and villages in SE1
- Bermondsey
- Elephant and Castle
- Bankside
- Tower Hill
- Southwark
- Temple
- Blackfriars
- St George's Fields
- Newington Butts
- South Bank
- Waterloo
- Aldgate
- Walworth
- South Bermondsey
Events we cater in SE1
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
How paella catering works in SE1
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in SE1. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for anniversary celebrations and naming days and family parties.
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Prices in SE1
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A clear, itemised quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
How to get a price
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. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Near you in Bermondsey
Locally, our events take us close to Harris Academy Bermondsey, Bermondsey Spa Gardens and Asylum for the deaf and dumb. Also close by are Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.5 miles north), Simon the Tanner pub (within half a mile west), St Mary-at-Hill (1 mile north-west) and St Mary Magdalen Bermondsey (within half a mile west). The nearest railway station is London Bridge station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (0.8 miles north) and Guy's Hospital (0.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Bermondsey includes St. James's Park Lake and Bellenden Road Nature Garden.
- Nearby schools include Boutcher Church of England Primary School (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Minories (0.9 miles north)
Catering events across SE1
Across SE1, we cook in 11 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Aldgate, Bermondsey and Elephant and Castle or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Bermondsey: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Boutcher Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Mary Magdalen Bermondsey, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Planning an evening event in Bermondsey? 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.
Events we cater in SE1
There is no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In SE1, people book us for events such as:
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
How we price paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Have seats for most of your guests
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
Your questions about paella catering in SE1
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How much does paella catering cost in SE1?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
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