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Paella Catering in East Sheen
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in East Sheen.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and family parties
Paella catering for East Sheen events
About the dishes
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
How our paella catering works in East Sheen
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. Typical bookings include anniversary celebrations and birthday celebrations, serving black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
Around East Sheen, most London events we’re asked about are in gardens, courtyards and hired venues. The thing to plan is parking and unloading, so let us know about parking permits or a driveway. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- East Sheen (SW14, SW13, SW15)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Catering an event in East Sheen
East Sheen is about 3 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of East Sheen or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. East Sheen is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from East Sheen to London (8 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as All Saints' Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Thomson House School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
We cover events in every part of the SW14, SW13 and SW15 postcode area and the streets around it. From Elm Road, Well Lane and Fife Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside East Sheen, we also cover Mortlake (1 mile north-east), North Sheen (1 mile north-west), Barnes (1 mile north-east), Grove Park (1 mile north) and Richmond upon Thames (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles north-east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barnes Hospital (0.5 miles east) and Putney Exchange (2.2 miles east). The countryside around East Sheen includes Duke's Hollow and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Nearby schools include Richmond Park Academy (within half a mile south-east) and Ibstock Place School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Hare and Hounds pub (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Acton (2.9 miles north)
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
As a London location, East Sheen is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. In East Sheen, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You share 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.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Your questions about paella catering in East Sheen
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Saints' Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for East Sheen?
East Sheen has its own station: Mortlake station.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can we choose the seafood?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Is paella enough as a main?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Is live paella right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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