Greater London · England
Paella catering in SE23
We cater across all of the SE23 postcode district, which takes in Perry Vale, Honor Oak and Forest Hill. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Book live paella in SE23
Areas within SE23
- Perry Vale
- Honor Oak
- Forest Hill
- Sydenham
- Crofton Park
- Brockley
- Bell Green
- Sydenham Hill
- Bellingham
- Southend
- Dulwich
Events we cater in SE23
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
Our paella catering in SE23
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Popular choices include vegetable paella, mixed paella and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for weddings, from canapés to evening food and naming days and family parties.
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Cost
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why hosts in SE23 choose us
- We cover SE23 and the whole of Greater London
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Around Perry Vale
We cook for events around Mayow Park, Christ Church and Allenby Tutorial Trust, among other places. Also close by are Perrymount Primary School (within half a mile north-west), Capitol Cinema pub (0.6 miles north-west) and Forest Hill School (less than half a mile south-west). The nearest railway station is Forest Hill station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Nunhead (2.3 miles north) and Horniman Museum and Gardens (0.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Perry Vale include Dacres Wood and Knight's Hill.
Live paella across SE23: what to know
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in SE23, so whether your event is in Sydenham, Perry Vale and Crofton Park or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Perry Vale: Thinking of a picnic-style party in Mayow Park? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Perrymount Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Evenings in Perry Vale stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Is live paella right for you?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Travel and parking costs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Who books paella catering?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden get-togethers
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Birthday celebrations
- Company summer parties
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Your questions about paella catering in SE23
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Does paella work for big events?
It’s ideal. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
How does live paella catering work?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
How much does paella catering cost in SE23?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
- 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