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Paella Catering for Aldwych events
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Aldwych and Greater London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Big birthdays
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Office lunches and staff parties
Live paella catering in Aldwych
How our paella catering works in Aldwych
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Aldwych. For birthday celebrations and summer garden parties, we can cook mixed paella, seafood paella and paella Valenciana.
London gardens are frequently long and narrow, but a level spot away from fences and trees is usually all we need. In Aldwych, the bigger question is parking near the house or venue. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Area
- Aldwych (W1D, WC2H, W1F)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose paella catering in Aldwych?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Staff parties and work lunches
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Mary le Strand, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- How bad weather is handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Tell us how many children are coming
Paella is best eaten as soon as it is ready, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Paella catering around Aldwych
Aldwych is about 1 mile north-west of London, in Greater London. From the centre of Aldwych to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Aldwych is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is London Charing Cross station, about 0.5 miles south-west. Parks such as Lincoln's Inn Fields typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
This part of Greater London takes in W1D, WC2H and W1F, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square or the roads around them. Aldwych is on the A4 and A301, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For events just outside Aldwych, we cover Clare Market (1 mile north), Covent Garden (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile east), Temple (1 mile east) and Adelphi (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles east) and London Museum and Institute of Natural History (less than half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Aldwych include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include Mercers' School (0.5 miles north-east) and London Nautical School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Ye Old White Horse pub (within half a mile north)
- Other local spots include LSE Shaw Library (within half a mile north-east) and Liberty of the Savoy (under half a mile south-west)
Aldwych questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary le Strand?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What about parking in Aldwych?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
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What affects the price in Aldwych
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is usually served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Evenings in Aldwych stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
As a London location, Aldwych is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Aldwych
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- 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