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Paella catering in SW8
We cook at events in every part of the SW8 postcode district, which takes in Kennington, Oval and South Lambeth. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
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Areas within SW8
Catering in SW8
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
Paella catering in SW8: what to expect
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for anniversary celebrations and weddings and evening receptions.
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers 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.
Cost
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why hosts in SW8 choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- We cover SW8 and the whole of Greater London
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Near you in Kennington
Locally, our events take us close to Archbishop Tenison's Church of England School, St Stephen's Church of England Primary School and Crown and Thistle pub and the streets around them. You will also find St Peter's School (under half a mile north), Lambeth Palace Library (1.1 miles north), Calvary Church of God in Christ (less than half a mile north) and Vauxhall Park (less than half a mile north-west). Kennington has its own railway station: Vauxhall station. Well-known places in the area include Type Museum (0.5 miles south) and The Gordon Hospital (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Ludgate Hill.
- Other local spots include City and Liberty of Westminster (1.3 miles north)
Paella catering in SW8: local guide
SW8 covers everything from Stockwell, Kennington and North Brixton 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.
Kennington: If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Calvary Church of God in Christ, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, Kennington has its own station, Vauxhall station. Planning an evening event in Kennington? 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 we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Events we cater in SW8
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Community events and fairs
- Garden get-togethers
For event organisers in SW8
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
How we price paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
SW8: your questions answered
What is live paella catering?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including SW8.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
- 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