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Live paella catering in Hampton, Greater London
Looking for paella catering in Hampton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
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Paella catering near Hampton
Paella catering for your event in Hampton
There’s something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. We cook mixed paella, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana, and we are frequently booked for garden parties and summer barbecues and naming days and family parties.
London gardens are frequently long and narrow, which is fine for live paella as long as there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. For an event in Hampton, tell us where we can park to unload. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Hampton (TW12, TW11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Put allergy details in writing
- Make sure each pan is labelled
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Hampton is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
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What else we do in Hampton
Common questions in Hampton
Is parking a problem for events in Hampton?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Could we have live paella in Carlisle Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Which paellas suit our guests?
That depends on who’s coming. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Do you cater in Hampton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Hampton is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Hampton and across Greater London
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Planning an evening event in Hampton? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
Catering an event in Hampton
Hampton is about 2 miles south-west of Twickenham, in Greater London. For an event in Hampton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Hampton. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Hampton station is about 0.5 miles away. For a christening or wedding at a church such as All Saints' Hampton, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Wherever your event is in TW12 and TW11, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Old Farm Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Main roads around Hampton include the A3008, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hanworth (1 mile north-west), Hampton Hill (1 mile east), West Molesey (1 mile south), Fulwell (1 mile north-east) and East Molesey (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles north-east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (13 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Treaty Centre (3.1 miles north) and Teddington Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Oak Avenue Local Nature Reserve and Richmond Hill.
- Local schools include Hampton High (under half a mile north) and Lady Eleanor Holles School (within half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Jolly Coopers pub (0.9 miles south-east)
What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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