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Paella catering in SE14
We cater across all of the SE14 postcode district, including New Cross, Peckham and Deptford. Everything is cooked live on the day.
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Catering in SE14
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
Our paella catering in SE14
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is exactly what we bring to your event in SE14. On the menu are vegan paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are often booked for naming days and family parties and milestone birthday parties.
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Cost
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near New Cross
Around New Cross, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near St James's Church, Fordham Park and St. Paul's. Nearby too are Addey and Stanhope School (under half a mile north-east), Laban Centre (0.9 miles north-east), Myatt Garden Primary School (less than half a mile south-east) and Wickham Arms (under half a mile south). There is a railway station in New Cross itself: New Cross station. Nearby you will also find Miller General Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Fan Museum (1.2 miles north-east). The countryside around New Cross includes St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Other local spots include Nunhead (0.9 miles west)
Paella catering in SE14: local guide
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in SE14, so whether your event is in New Cross, Peckham and Deptford or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
New Cross: Thinking of a picnic-style party in Fordham Park? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St James's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Evenings in New Cross stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It is usually the most photographed pan.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Who books paella catering?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
Whatever you are celebrating in SE14, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Naming days and family parties
What paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- How many courses
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Your questions about paella catering in SE14
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Which paellas suit our guests?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is normally the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
- 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