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Paella catering in SE22
We cater across all of the SE22 postcode district, which takes in Herne Hill, Dulwich Village and Dulwich. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Live paella across SE22
Areas within SE22
Catering in SE22
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: use our quote form.
Paella catering across SE22
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately. Typical bookings include fairs, fêtes and festivals and engagement and anniversary parties, with vegetable paella, vegan paella and black rice.
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
What it costs in SE22
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- We cover SE22 and the whole of Greater London
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
What’s near Herne Hill
Locally, our events take us close to The Charter School, Belair Park and The Charter School. Other local landmarks include Saint Faith's (less than half a mile north-east), Half Moon pub (less than half a mile west) and Judith Kerr Primary School (less than half a mile south). Herne Hill has its own railway station: North Dulwich station. Well-known places in the area include Streatham Hill (1.6 miles south-west) and Dulwich Community Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Herne Hill includes Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
Catering events across SE22
Across SE22, we cook in 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from East Dulwich, Herne Hill and Camberwell to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Herne Hill: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Judith Kerr Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Saint Faith's, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Planning an evening event in Herne Hill? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Why live paella works
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Community events and fairs
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
For event organisers in SE22
Organising a club, school or community event in SE22? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Your questions about paella catering in SE22
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including SE22.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Are premium seafood options available?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the 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