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Paella catering in SE15
We cater across all of the SE15 postcode district, which takes in Peckham, Nunhead and East Dulwich. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Live paella across SE15
Where we cater in SE15
Catering in SE15
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: fill in our quote form.
About paella catering in SE15
There is something generous about paella: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for fairs, fêtes and festivals and retirement celebrations.
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Cost
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why hosts in SE15 choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near Peckham
In Peckham, that can mean a party near Southwark Free School, Brimmington Park and John Donne Primary School, among other places. Also close by are The St Thomas the Apostle College (less than half a mile east), The Kentish Drovers pub (under half a mile north-west) and All Saints Church (less than half a mile south-west). Peckham has its own railway station: Queens Road Peckham station. Other landmarks nearby include Southwark Adult Education Institute (less than half a mile east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north). For a walk before or after the party, there is St. James's Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
- Local facilities include Nunhead (under half a mile south-east)
Live paella across SE15: what to know
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in SE15, so the setting can be anything from East Dulwich, Camberwell and Peckham to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Peckham: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as John Donne Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Brimmington Park? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. In Peckham, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too.
Questions to ask before booking
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What affects the price in SE15
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for SE15
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is paella enough as a main?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
- 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