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Live paella catering in Brompton, Greater London
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Brompton and across Greater London.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Community events and fairs
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About our paella catering in Brompton
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own. For festivals, fairs and school events and weddings and evening receptions, we can cook paella Valenciana, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
From a terraced garden to a hired hall, events in Brompton come in all shapes. Tell us how close we can park, and whether there are steps or narrow passages. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Brompton (SW3, SW7, SW1X)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Brompton
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Brompton
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Festivals, fairs and school events
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is London Victoria station, about 0.8 miles east.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is generally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Planning an evening event in Brompton? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Send us 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.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Catering an event in Brompton
Brompton is about 1 mile south of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Brompton will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Burton’s Court? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Historic houses near Brompton include Carlyle's House (0.8 miles south) and Apsley House (0.8 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Paella catering in SW3, SW7 and SW1X is planned around your venue. Local streets include West Road, Hans Road and Eaton Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Brompton is on the A315 and A3212, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Chelsea (1 mile south), Belgravia (1 mile north-east), South Kensington (1 mile south-west), Victoria (1 mile east) and Little Chelsea (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (3 miles east), St Pancras (3 miles north-east), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Baynard's Castle (3 miles east) and Berkshire & Westminster Dragoons Museum (less than half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Brompton include Greville Place nature reserve and Serpentine.
- Schools near Brompton include St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (within half a mile south-east) and St Thomas More RC Language College (less than half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Shuckburgh Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Natural History Museum Library and Archives (0.5 miles west) and Westminster St Margaret and St John (1.4 miles east)
Common questions in Brompton
Is parking a problem for events in Brompton?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Can you cook in Burton’s Court?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
What happens with live paella?
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.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Brompton is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Paella compared with other options
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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