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Paella catering in SE20
Planning an event in SE20? We cook in Penge, Anerley and Beckenham and the rest of the district, with paella cooked from scratch.
Planning an event in SE20?
Towns and villages in SE20
Events we cater in SE20
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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How paella catering works in SE20
One cooking area feeds plenty of people, there is very little waste, and the food arrives hot. It’s why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Popular choices include black rice, mixed paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for anniversaries and engagement parties and retirement celebrations.
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Cost
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in SE20 and across Greater London
How to get a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in SE20? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Around Penge
In Penge, that can mean a party near Harris City Academy Crystal Palace, Crooked Billet pub and Crystal Palace School. Also close by are Crystal Palace Dinosaurs (under half a mile north-west), Church of St John the Evangelist (within half a mile east) and Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace (less than half a mile north-east). Penge has its own railway station: Penge West station, handy for guests travelling by train. Well-known places in the area include Whitgift Centre (3.2 miles south-west) and St Christopher's Hospice (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Penge include Dulwich Upper Wood and Knight's Hill.
- Local facilities include Addiscombe (2.5 miles south)
Paella catering in SE20: local guide
SE20 covers everything from Beckenham, Selhurst and South Norwood to 0 small villages and hamlets, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Penge: For guests coming by train, Penge West station is in Penge itself. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Around midsummer it stays light in Penge until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Put allergy details in writing
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we generally call guests over.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What affects the price in SE20
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in SE20? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
FAQs for SE20
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can we choose the seafood?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
- 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