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Paella Catering for Hanger Hill events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Hanger Hill.
- Community events and fairs
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Planning an event in Hanger Hill?
How our paella catering works in Hanger Hill
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it’s served straight from the pan. Typical bookings include garden parties and summer barbecues and family celebrations and christenings, with vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and black rice.
In Hanger Hill, events range from terrace gardens to hired halls. Tell us how close we can park, and whether there are steps or narrow passages. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Hanger Hill (W3, W5, NW10)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Hanger Hill: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of the Ascension: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Hanger Hill for guests?
The closest is Acton Main Line station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What is live paella catering?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Which paella is most popular?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is usually the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
Is paella enough as a main?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evenings in Hanger Hill stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- 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.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Hanger Hill 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’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Mention any other courses or food
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ask for labels on each pan
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we time it carefully. If timings shift, we adapt.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Hanger Hill
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- We cover Hanger Hill and the whole of Greater London
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Hanger Hill: venues, travel and local tips
Hanger Hill is about 1 mile north-west of Acton, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Hanger Hill or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Hanger Hill to London (about 8 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Acton Main Line station is about 0.7 miles away. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Ealing Common? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
We cover events in every part of the W3, W5 and NW10 postcode area. From Noel Road, Vale Lane and Links Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Hanger Hill, we also cover Park Royal (1 mile north-east), West Twyford (1 mile north), Acton (1 mile south-east), South Acton (1 mile south) and Acton Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles east), Marylebone (6 miles east), Kensington (4 miles east), St Pancras (7 miles east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include London Designer Outlet (2.6 miles north) and London Transport Museum Depot (1 mile south). The countryside around Hanger Hill includes Castlebar Hill and Hanger Hill Wood.
- Nearby schools include The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls (under half a mile south-west) and The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Sir Michael Balcon pub (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include Library for Iranian Studies (0.9 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Acton (1.1 miles south-east)
Events we cater in Hanger Hill
There is no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Birthday celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Nearby historic houses include Pitzhanger Manor (1.2 miles south-west) and Gunnersbury Park (1.5 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
- The wet-weather plan
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
What paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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