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Paella catering in SE25
Hosting a party in SE25? We cover Selhurst, South Norwood and Thornton Heath and every street in between, with paella cooked from scratch.
Paella catering in SE25
Towns and villages in SE25
- Selhurst
- South Norwood
- Thornton Heath
- Woodside
- Ashburton
- Addiscombe
- Monks Orchard
- Shirley Oaks
- Shirley
- Elmers End
What we do in SE25
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
Paella catering in SE25: what to expect
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately. We are frequently asked to cater retirement celebrations and company summer parties, with seafood paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella.
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking.
- 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.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
What you’ll pay
There’s 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. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella
- Events in SE25 and across Greater London
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
How to get a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in SE25? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Local landmarks in Selhurst
In Selhurst, that can mean a party near The Albion pub, St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy and Church of St Mark and the streets around them. Nearby too are South Norwood Recreation Ground (within half a mile south-west) and Harris Academy South Norwood (under half a mile north-west). There’s a railway station in Selhurst itself: Norwood Junction station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Whitgift Centre (2 miles south-west) and Croydon University Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Duppas Hill and Dulwich Upper Wood.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Addiscombe (1.3 miles south)
Catering events across SE25
Across SE25, we cook in 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Thornton Heath, Selhurst and South Norwood to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Selhurst: For guests coming by train, Selhurst has its own station, Norwood Junction station. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Planning an evening event in Selhurst? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Live paella or other catering?
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
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 as the rice cooks.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Who books paella catering?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Whatever you’re celebrating in SE25, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Company summer parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Milestone birthday parties
Questions from SE25
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including SE25.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
- 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