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Live paella catering in Ham, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Ham.
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Paella catering for Ham events
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
As a London location, Ham is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
Paella catering for your event in Ham
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it is ready, we serve it hot from the pan. Popular choices include seafood paella, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for garden parties and summer barbecues and big birthdays.
Around Ham, most London events we are 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. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Where
- Ham (TW10, KT2, TW11)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ham
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Live paella in Ham: local details
Ham is about 1 mile south-east of Twickenham, in Greater London. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Ham. Ham is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We cook right across the region, from Ham to London (10 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Meadlands Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, Teddington station is about 1.2 miles away.
This part of Greater London takes in TW10, KT2 and TW11. Local streets include New Road, Lock Road and Cave Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. You will find Ham on the A307, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Petersham (1 mile north), Eel Pie Island (1 mile north-west), Strawberry Hill (1 mile west), Teddington (1 mile south-west) and Richmond (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (10 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Teddington Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and Coombe (2.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Kew Gardens Lake and Richmond Hill.
- Nearby schools include Grey Court School (under half a mile north) and Teddington School (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The New Inn Public House (within half a mile east)
Questions from Ham
What about parking in Ham?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Can you cook in Sudbrook Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How does live paella catering work?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
What paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the space, if you can
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Ham 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.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- 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
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Planning paella catering in Ham? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Who books paella catering in Ham?
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Ham book us for occasions like:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Nearby historic houses include Ham House (0.6 miles north) and Pembroke Lodge (0.8 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Travel and parking costs
- The deadline for final numbers
- The wet-weather plan
Paella compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Ham hosts choose us
- Catering across Greater London, including Ham
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
- 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