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Paella catering in SE18
Hosting a party in SE18? We cook in Plumstead, Woolwich and Shooter's Hill and the rest of the district, with paella cooked from scratch.
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Catering in SE18
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
Our paella catering in SE18
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is exactly what we bring to your event in SE18. On the menu are mixed paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for christenings and family gatherings and garden get-togethers.
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks.
- Send us 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.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Pricing in SE18
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why hosts in SE18 choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Local landmarks in Plumstead
We cook for events around Plumstead Common, Plumstead Manor School and South Rise Primary School. Other local landmarks include The Queens Arms (less than half a mile north-west), St John's Church (within half a mile east) and Shooters Hill Sixth Form College (1.2 miles south-west). There’s a railway station in Plumstead itself: Plumstead station, handy for guests travelling by train. Well-known places in the area include British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (1.3 miles west) and Greenwich Castle (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Plumstead includes Gilbert's Pit.
Catering events across SE18
Across SE18, we cook in 3 towns and 1 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Plumstead, Woolwich and Charlton to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Plumstead: Thinking of a picnic-style party in Plumstead Common? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St John's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. In Plumstead, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Events we cater in SE18
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Company summer parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthday parties
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
What paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Common questions in SE18
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What seafood can we have?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is paella a full meal?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
- 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