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Paella Catering in Earl's Court
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Earl's Court: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella catering in Earl's Court
Paella catering for your event in Earl's Court
The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. Popular choices include vegan paella, mixed paella and black rice, and typical bookings are for engagement and anniversary parties and festivals, fairs and school events.
From a terraced garden to a hired hall, events in Earl's Court come in all shapes. Tell us how close we can park and about any steps. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Earl's Court (W14, W8, SW5)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
As a London location, Earl's Court is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
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Events we cater in Earl's Court
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Earl's Court and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Gwendwr Garden? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Tell us what else is being served
- Tell us how many children are coming
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Around midsummer it stays light in Earl's Court until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about paella catering in Earl's Court
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Cuthbert's?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Earl's Court?
Earl's Court has its own station: West Brompton station.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
What seafood can we have?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Live paella in Earl's Court: local details
Earl's Court is about 1 mile south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. For paella catering in Earl's Court, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Earl's Court. Earl's Court is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Cuthbert's, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Nearby historic houses include Garden Lodge, Kensington (less than half a mile north-west) and Leighton House (0.6 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Anywhere in W14, W8 and SW5, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Sun Road, Star Road and Rich Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Earl's Court sits on or near the A3218 and A3220, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Earl's Court, we cover West Brompton (1 mile south), South Kensington (1 mile east), Little Chelsea (1 mile south-east), World's End (1 mile south-east) and Walham Green (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in London (4 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east), Walthamstow (10 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (0.7 miles south) and Ladbroke Estate (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Campden Hill and The Long Water.
- Nearby schools include Collingham College (under half a mile east) and The Fulham Boys School (within half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include Courtfield pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Abdus Salam Library (0.9 miles north-east)
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It’s generally the most photographed pan.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
- 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