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Paella catering in SE8
We cater across all of the SE8 postcode district, which takes in New Cross, Deptford and Greenwich. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Book live paella in SE8
Areas within SE8
- New Cross
- Deptford
- Greenwich
- St Johns
- Rotherhithe
- Surrey Quays
- Lewisham
- Isle of Dogs
- Millwall
- North Greenwich
Our catering across SE8
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: use our quote form.
About paella catering in SE8
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Typical bookings include weddings, from canapés to evening food and summer garden parties, serving vegan paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella.
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
What it costs in SE8
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across Greater London, including SE8
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Get a quote
Planning paella catering in SE8? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near New Cross
You will find us cooking near St James's Church, Fordham Park and St. Paul's, among other places. You will also find Addey and Stanhope School (under half a mile north-east), Laban Centre (0.9 miles north-east), Myatt Garden Primary School (under half a mile south-east) and Wickham Arms (less than half a mile south). There’s a railway station in New Cross itself: New Cross station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Miller General Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Fan Museum (1.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Local facilities include Nunhead (0.9 miles west)
Live paella across SE8: what to know
SE8 covers everything from New Cross, Greenwich and St Johns to 0 small villages and hamlets, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
New Cross: For a christening or wedding at a church such as St James's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, New Cross has its own station, New Cross station. Planning an evening event in New Cross? 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.
Is live paella right for you?
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in SE8? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we normally call guests over.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
FAQs for SE8
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Yes. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
- 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