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Paella Catering in Greater London

Paella catering in all 764 towns and villages of Greater London, cooked live in giant pans, with every diet catered for.

Paella Catering in Greater London

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Where we cater in Greater London

Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and ask us for a quote.

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About paella catering in Greater London

One cooking area feeds a lot of people, there is very little waste, and the food arrives hot. That is why it works for so many events. We cook vegetable paella, black rice and vegan paella, and we’re often booked for festivals, fairs and school events and garden parties and summer barbecues.

When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over.

  1. You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
  2. You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
  3. We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
  4. The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
  5. It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.

What you will pay

Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.

Why choose Love Paella

  • A clear, itemised quote
  • Everything cooked fresh at your event
  • Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
  • Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them

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A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.

Local landmarks in London

You will find us cooking near St Mary-at-Hill, St George the Martyr and The BFI Reuben Library, among other places. You will also find Trinity Arms Public House (within half a mile south-east), Ark Globe Academy (within half a mile south), Charles Dickens Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and Newington Gardens (within half a mile south). There’s a railway station in London itself: Elephant & Castle station, handy for guests travelling by train. Well-known places in the area include Gabriel's Wharf (0.8 miles north-west) and Museum of Life Sciences (less than half a mile north-east). Open spaces near London include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.

  • Nearby schools include London School of Musical Theatre (within half a mile west)
  • Other local spots include County of London (1.1 miles north)

Catering events across Greater London

Greater London covers everything from London, City of Westminster and Marylebone to 87 small villages and hamlets, and live paella suits every kind of setting. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access. Parts of Greater London are within a few miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check venue rules on vehicles and cooking for countryside events.

London: For a christening or wedding at a church such as St George the Martyr, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Charles Dickens Primary School, can book us as a food stall. In London, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served 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

Paella Valenciana

Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.

Seafood paella

Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.

Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?

Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.

Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.

What affects the price in Greater London

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

  • How long we’re needed on site
  • Whether you need crockery
  • Travel, parking and access
  • Your choice of paellas

Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.

Details that help

You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:

  • What the venue already provides
  • A picture of where we’d cook
  • The address or venue name
  • Roughly how many adults and children

Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.

Planning for every diet

Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:

  • Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
  • Tell us how many children are coming
  • Mention any other courses or food
  • Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan

A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we generally call guests over.

Need plates or staff? We can provide them.

Paella compared with other options

Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot.

Questions to ask before you book

  • How many staff are coming, and for how long
  • How late numbers can change
  • Travel and parking costs
  • VAT, if it applies

Greater London: your questions answered

How much paella per person?

Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.

Do you do vegan paella?

Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.

Does paella work for big events?

Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.

Is paella enough as a main?

Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.

Can you cook indoors?

Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.

Can you cook in the rain?

A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.

What equipment do you bring?

We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.

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  • 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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