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Paella catering in SE7
Hosting a party in SE7? We cover Charlton, New Charlton and Woolwich and the rest of the district, with live paella cooked at your venue.
Book live paella in SE7
Towns and villages in SE7
Our catering across SE7
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Paella catering in SE7: what to expect
Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for anniversary celebrations and weddings and evening receptions.
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Pricing in SE7
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Around Charlton
Around Charlton, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near St Catherine Labouré, Royal Greenwich Trust School and The Victoria pub. Nearby too are Charlton Park (0.5 miles south-east), Thorntree Primary School (within half a mile south-east) and Wildwood Montessori School (1.3 miles south-west). There’s a railway station in Charlton itself: Charlton station, handy for guests travelling by train. Nearby you will also find British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (0.5 miles east) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Charlton include Gilbert's Pit.
Live paella across SE7: what to know
There are 3 towns and 1 villages and hamlets in SE7, so whether your event is in Woolwich, Westcombe Park and Charlton or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Charlton: For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Catherine Labouré, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Parks such as Charlton Park typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Around midsummer it stays light in Charlton until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Events we cater in SE7
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in SE7 book us for occasions like:
- Big birthdays
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Paella compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
FAQs for SE7
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.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Yes. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
- 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