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Paella Catering in Harlington
Looking for paella catering in Harlington? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Christenings and family gatherings
Paella catering for Harlington events
About our paella catering in Harlington
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Harlington. On the menu are vegan paella, mixed paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for birthday celebrations and company summer parties.
Gardens in London can be narrow, which is fine for live paella as long as there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. For an event in Harlington, tell us where we can park to unload. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Harlington (UB3, TW6, UB7)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
As a London location, Harlington is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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.
On the menu in Harlington
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Tell us what else is being served
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Perfect for your event in Harlington
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
In Harlington and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Milestone birthday parties
Parks such as Lake Farm Country Park normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Questions to ask before booking
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Evenings in Harlington 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.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Catering an event in Harlington
Harlington is about 2 miles south-east of West Drayton, in Greater London. From the centre of Harlington to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Harlington is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 15 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Osterley House (3.6 miles east) and Northolt Manor (5 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. For guests coming by train, Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 Rail station is about 1.2 miles away.
We cover events in every part of UB3, TW6 and UB7. From New Road, Bath Road and Manor Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For events just outside Harlington, we cover Sipson (1 mile north-west), Hatton (1 mile south-east), Cranford (1 mile south-east), Heathrow (1 mile south-west) and Harmondsworth (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (12 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (10 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east) and Hoxton (15 miles east).
A little further out are Harlington (0.6 miles north-west) and Treaty Centre (3.4 miles east). Not far away are Staines Reservoirs and Crane Meadows.
- Local schools include Harlington Community School (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile north)
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, and a popular all-rounder.
Why choose live paella in Harlington?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Nearby places to Harlington
What else we do in Harlington
FAQs for Harlington
Which station should guests use for Harlington?
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 Rail station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cook in Lake Farm Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can we choose the seafood?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
- 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