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Paella catering in SE9
Paella, tapas and desserts across SE9, from Eltham, Well Hall and Coldharbour. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
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Places in SE9
- Eltham
- Well Hall
- Coldharbour
- Mottingham
- New Eltham
- Chinbrook
- Middle Park
- Avery Hill
- Sidcup
- Chislehurst
- Kidbrooke
- Blackfen
- Grove Park
- Falconwood
- Longlands
- Elmstead
- Horn Park
- Shooter's Hill
Events we cater in SE9
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
How paella catering works in SE9
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings and evening receptions and community events and fairs, serving vegetable paella, black rice and vegan paella.
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh.
- 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 sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Cost
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Drinks service on request
Ask for a quote
Planning paella catering in SE9? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
What’s near Eltham
Around Eltham, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Church of Holy Trinity, The Greyhound Public House and Horn Park and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School (less than half a mile north-east) and Eltham Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles north). Eltham has its own railway station: Mottingham station, handy for guests travelling by train. Nearby you will also find Eltham Community Hospital (less than half a mile north) and Metropolitan Police Museum (2.1 miles east). Not far away are The Tarn and Summer Hill.
Planning live paella in SE9
SE9 covers everything from Eltham, Sidcup and Chislehurst to 0 small villages and hamlets, and live paella suits every kind of setting. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Eltham: If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of Holy Trinity, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, Eltham has its own station, Mottingham station. Around midsummer it stays light in Eltham until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Request clear labels at the serving table
A short rest after cooking helps, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Organising a club, school or community event in SE9? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Events we cater in SE9
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Naming days and family parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Common questions in SE9
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is paella a full meal?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
How much does paella catering cost in SE9?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
- 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