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Paella catering in SW19

Hosting a party in SW19? We cover Wimbledon, South Wimbledon and Merton Abbey and the rest of the district, with live paella cooked at your venue.

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About paella catering in SW19

We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Typical bookings include birthday celebrations and fairs, fêtes and festivals, with paella Valenciana, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.

Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away.

Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
We serve, then leave our area tidy.

Prices in SW19

Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.

Why book with us

No hidden extras in your quote
Served hot, straight from the pan
Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Crockery and waiting staff if you need them

How to get a price

The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.

Landmarks near Wimbledon

We cook for events around Cannizaro Park, Wimbledon High School and Dog & Fox pub. Nearby too are Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School (under half a mile north-east), St. Mark's Church (under half a mile south-east) and Willington School (within half a mile east). There is a railway station in Wimbledon itself: Wimbledon station. Other landmarks nearby include Wimbledon Museum (under half a mile west) and Southside Wandsworth (2.3 miles north). For a walk before or after the party, there is Battersea Park Lake and Merton Park Green Walks.

Local facilities include Coombe (2.3 miles west)

Planning live paella in SW19

Across SW19, we cook in 3 towns and 1 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Wimbledon, Putney and Colliers Wood or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.

Wimbledon: For guests coming by train, Wimbledon station is in Wimbledon itself. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Wimbledon High School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Around midsummer it stays light in Wimbledon until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.

The menu, dish by dish

Black rice

Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.

Paella Valenciana

Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.

What paella catering costs

The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:

Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Your choice of paellas
How many staff you need
How many guests are eating

Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.

Details that help

To speed things up, tell us:

The address or venue name
Anything your venue supplies
Roughly how many adults and children
Which courses you have in mind

The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.

Planning the cooking area

Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:

Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Access for unloading near the cooking spot

Working with your venue

Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.

Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.

Planning for every diet

Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:

Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
Mention any other courses or food
Tell us how many children are coming

The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.

Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.

Questions from SW19

What equipment do you bring?

We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.

What seafood can we have?

Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.

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.

Do you cater for coeliacs?

A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.

Do you do starters?

Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.

Can you cook in the rain?

We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.

Can you feed a lot of people?

Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.

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

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