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Paella catering in SE3
Planning an event in SE3? We cover Blackheath, Kidbrooke and Vanbrugh Park Estate and every street in between, with live paella cooked at your venue.
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Where we cater in SE3
Catering in SE3
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
Paella catering in SE3: what to expect
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Each is cooked separately. On the menu are black rice, paella Valenciana and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for retirement and leaving parties and naming days and family parties.
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Pricing in SE3
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why hosts in SE3 choose us
- We cover SE3 and the whole of Greater London
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Around Blackheath
Locally, our events take us close to Blackheath Proprietary School, St Matthew Academy and The Princess Of Wales Pub. Other local landmarks include All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath (within half a mile west), Manor House Gardens (1 mile south) and Church of All Saints (under half a mile south-west). Blackheath has its own railway station: Blackheath station, handy for guests travelling by train. Nearby you will also find Nunhead (2.7 miles west) and Greenwich District Hospital (1.1 miles north). Open spaces near Blackheath include Tower Hill and Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve.
Paella catering in SE3: local guide
Across SE3, we cook in 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Greenwich, Westcombe Park and Well Hall or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Blackheath: Thinking of a picnic-style party in Manor House Gardens? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. In Blackheath, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is often the first pan to empty.
What paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Events we cater in SE3
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Community events and fairs
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Anniversary celebrations
- Office lunches and staff parties
Common questions in SE3
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
- 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