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Corporate paella catering in Chinatown, Greater London
Love Paella cooks paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Chinatown and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Office lunches and away days
- Fundraisers
- End-of-year celebrations
Book corporate paella catering in Chinatown
Planning a team event in Chinatown
Chinatown is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Give us the address of your work event in Chinatown, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
By road, Chinatown is on or near the A4 and A301, which makes it easy for us to reach with the van and equipment. Historic houses near Chinatown include Benjamin Franklin House (under half a mile south-east) and Burlington House (less than half a mile south-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers.
For corporate paella catering in W1F, W1D and W1T, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bruton Lane; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Main roads around Chinatown include the A4 and A301, so getting the burners and pans to your work event is simple. Nearby, we also cater work events in Soho (1 mile north), St James's (1 mile south), West End (1 mile north-east), Seven Dials (1 mile north-east) and St Giles (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include St James Workhouse (less than half a mile north-west) and Leverian collection (less than half a mile south-east). Not far away are Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Chinatown include LITE Regal International School (0.6 miles west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (0.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Waxy O'Connor's pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include London Library (within half a mile south-west) and Westminster St James (under half a mile south-west)
Corporate paella catering in Chinatown, cooked live
A paella station turns lunch into part of the event. We are frequently asked to cater client hospitality and charity days, with Spanish desserts, bowl food and vegan and vegetarian paella.
Around Chinatown, office events tend to use courtyards, terraces and car parks. Get facilities’ approval and plan loading early. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Chinatown (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. After-work summer parties in Chinatown have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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The menu, dish by dish
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, quick to serve to a big team.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, in its own pan.
Where we can cook in Chinatown
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
- Facilities approval and any site rules
Chinatown is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Occasions we cook for in Chinatown
It includes everyone: guests who are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal all get a proper hot meal.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Chinatown and Greater London:
- Team days
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Away days and office lunches
- Client hospitality
For staff and clients coming by train, Tottenham Court Road station is in Chinatown itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Questions from Chinatown
What about parking in Chinatown?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Could we have live paella in St Anne's Churchyard?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can staff get involved?
Ask us about it when you enquire, and we will discuss what’s possible at your venue.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
For event organisers in Chinatown
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Paella compared with other options
Buffet food sits out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across Greater London, including Chinatown
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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