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Paella catering in SE19
Paella, tapas and desserts across SE19, from West Norwood, Upper Norwood and Norwood New Town. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Live paella across SE19
Areas within SE19
- West Norwood
- Upper Norwood
- Norwood New Town
- Gipsy Hill
- Crystal Palace
- Penge
- Anerley
- Norbury
- Pollards Hill
- West Dulwich
Events we cater in SE19
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- See all our catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
About paella catering in SE19
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 SE19. We’re frequently asked to cater garden get-togethers and engagement and anniversary parties, with seafood paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Prices in SE19
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Events in SE19 and across Greater London
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
What’s near West Norwood
We cook for events around West Norwood Congregational Church, St Luke's Church of England Primary School and Norwood School and the streets around them. Also close by are Hillcrest (0.5 miles south-east), Long Meadow (0.5 miles east) and The Park pub (less than half a mile south-west). The nearest railway station is West Norwood station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Streatham Hill (1.5 miles north-west) and British Vintage Wireless And Television Museum (0.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Dulwich Upper Wood and Battersea Park Lake.
Paella catering in SE19: local guide
Across SE19, we cook in 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in West Norwood, Upper Norwood and Norwood New Town or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
West Norwood: If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St Luke's Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, West Norwood station is about 0.5 miles away. Evenings in West Norwood 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.
Occasions we cook for in SE19
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is typically served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
For event organisers in SE19
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Tell us how many children are coming
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
What paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
There is 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.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Questions from SE19
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
- 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