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Paella catering in SE6
We cater across all of the SE6 postcode district, which takes in Catford, Bell Green and Bellingham. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Paella catering in SE6
Areas within SE6
- Catford
- Bell Green
- Bellingham
- Southend
- Lewisham
- Hither Green
- Crofton Park
- Perry Vale
- Brockley
- Ladywell
- Downham
What we do in SE6
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Paella catering in SE6: what to expect
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own. On the menu are mixed paella, black rice and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for engagement and anniversary parties and naming days and family parties.
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Prices in SE6
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover SE6 and the whole of Greater London
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
What’s near Catford
Events here are often close to Trinity Church of England School, Conisborough College and The London & Rye pub, among other places. You will also find Church of St Laurence and Community Centre (under half a mile west), Forster Memorial Park (0.9 miles south-east) and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile north). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Catford Bridge station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Prefab Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.4 miles north). Not far away are Downham Woodland Walk and Knight's Hill.
- Other local spots include Nunhead (2.5 miles north-west)
Live paella across SE6: what to know
SE6 covers everything from Catford, Lewisham and Hither Green to 0 small villages and hamlets, and live paella suits every kind of setting. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Catford: For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Catford Bridge station, about 0.5 miles north-west. Historic houses near Catford include Eltham Palace (2.8 miles east) and Queen's House (2.8 miles north). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. In Catford, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ask for labels on each pan
Paella is best eaten as soon as it is ready, so we serve when guests are ready.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move.
Questions to ask before booking
- How each diet is kept separate
- How bad weather is handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When payment is due
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It’s frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
FAQs for SE6
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.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
- 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