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Paella catering in SW15
We cook at events in every part of the SW15 postcode district, which takes in Putney, Roehampton and Coombe Hill. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Paella catering in SW15
Towns and villages in SW15
Catering in SW15
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: fill in our quote form.
About paella catering in SW15
The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. Popular choices include black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and we’re frequently booked for birthday celebrations and company summer parties.
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
What it costs in SW15
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near Putney
You’ll find us cooking near ARK Putney Academy, Polish Church of St John the Evangelist and The Railway pub. Nearby too are Putney School of Art and Design (less than half a mile east), Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School (within half a mile north) and Bishops Park (0.6 miles north-east). Putney has its own railway station: Putney station, handy for guests travelling by train. Well-known places in the area include Putney Exchange (less than half a mile east) and Antique Breadboard Museum (less than half a mile north-east). The countryside around Putney includes Henman Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
Paella catering in SW15: local guide
From Hurlingham, Putney and Wandsworth to 3 villages and hamlets, events across SW15 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Putney: If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Polish Church of St John the Evangelist, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Planning an evening event in Putney? 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.
What affects the price in SW15
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s the pan people photograph.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It’s frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Exactly what’s included in the price
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Somewhere close to park and unload
FAQs for SW15
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
What equipment do you bring?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
What space do you need to cook?
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.
Does paella work for big events?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
- 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