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Paella catering in SE12
Planning an event in SE12? We cover Lee, Horn Park and Eltham and the rest of the district, with live paella cooked at your venue.
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Towns and villages in SE12
Events we cater in SE12
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
Our paella catering in SE12
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it is ready, it is served straight from the pan. On the menu are black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella, and we are frequently booked for festivals, fairs and school events and office lunches and staff parties.
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- 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 SE12
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Events in SE12 and across Greater London
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Local landmarks in Lee
In Lee, that can mean a party near Manor House Gardens, Church of the Good Shepherd and International Academy of Greenwich. Nearby too are The Edmund Halley pub (under half a mile north-east), Trinity Church of England School (under half a mile north) and Brindishe Lee School (within half a mile north). Lee has its own railway station: Lee station. Nearby you will also find Nunhead (2.9 miles west) and University Hospital Lewisham (1.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve.
Planning live paella in SE12
SE12 covers everything from Eltham, Hither Green and Well Hall to 0 small villages and hamlets, and live paella works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Lee: For guests coming by train, Lee station is in Lee itself. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Brindishe Lee School, can book us as a food stall. Around midsummer it stays light in Lee until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it is often the first pan to empty.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we’re needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each dish
Questions from SE12
Does paella work for big events?
It is ideal. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can paella be the only main course?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
- 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