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Festival & event paella in Little Venice, Greater London
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Little Venice.
- Sports clubs and race days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Festival paella catering near Little Venice
Festival paella catering in Little Venice, cooked live
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, from arrival times to waste. Whether it is charity and school events and sports clubs and race days, we can cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
London street parties and fairs in Little Venice need careful planning around road closures and access. Send us the pitch and timings. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Little Venice (W2, W9, NW8)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Little Venice
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
As a London location, Little Venice is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Community events around Little Venice
Little Venice is about 1 mile west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. For an event in Little Venice, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If your event is in Kensington Gardens, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. For visitors coming by rail, London Paddington station is in Little Venice itself.
Anywhere in W2, W9 and NW8, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Harrow Road, Alfred Road and Newton Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Main roads around Little Venice include the A5 and A40, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. For events just outside Little Venice, we cover Westbourne Green (1 mile west), Paddington Green (1 mile east), Paddington (1 mile south-east), Maida Vale (1 mile north-west) and Lisson Grove (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (5 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Kensington Arcade (1.5 miles south) and Ladbroke Estate (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Little Venice includes Greville Place nature reserve and Campden Hill.
- Nearby schools include Westminster Academy (within half a mile west) and International Community School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Bridge House (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Royal Society of Medicine Library (1.6 miles east)
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Check allergen info is on display
We set up at the agreed time.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
FAQs for Little Venice
Could we have live paella in Kensington Gardens?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is parking a problem for events in Little Venice?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
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. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Why choose live paella in Little Venice?
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Little Venice
- Events in Little Venice and across Greater London
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
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Step by step
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening events in Little Venice have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Why choose festival paella catering in Little Venice?
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Little Venice and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Charity and school events
- County and country shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Saviour's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Before you book anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each dish
- How bad weather is handled
What festival paella catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Little Venice, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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