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Live paella catering in Hounslow, 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 makes the food a highlight of your event in Hounslow.
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
Planning an event in Hounslow?
Paella catering in Hounslow, cooked live
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. For retirement and leaving parties and office lunches and staff parties, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella for your guests.
Around Hounslow, most London events we are asked about are in gardens, courtyards and hired venues. Parking and loading are the main things to plan, so let us know about parking permits or a driveway. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
- Location
- Hounslow (TW13)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Planning an evening event in Hounslow? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Catering an event in Hounslow
Hounslow is about 1 mile north of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the TW13 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 764 places in Greater London. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Historic houses near Hounslow include Strawberry Hill House (4 miles east) and Hampton Court Palace (4.3 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Parks such as Sunbury Park normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Here we cover the TW13 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. For events just outside Hounslow, we cover Ashford Common (1 mile south-west), Littleton Common (1 mile south-west), Sunbury-on-Thames (1 mile south), Feltham (1 mile north-east) and Bedfont (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (13 miles north-east), Marylebone (14 miles north-east), Kensington (11 miles north-east), St Pancras (15 miles north-east) and Hampstead (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Treaty Centre (3.8 miles north-east) and Ashford Hospital (1.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Hounslow includes St Ann's Hill and Staines Reservoirs.
- Local schools include Sunbury Manor School (1.1 miles south) and Sunbury Manor School (1.1 miles south)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Questions from Hounslow
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Dunstan?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Sunbury Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Hounslow is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
Perfect for your event in Hounslow
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Dunstan, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- What the price includes, item by item
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether travel is included
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Have seats for most of your guests
Paella is best eaten as soon as it is ready, so we serve when guests are ready.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- We cover Hounslow and the whole of Greater London
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
What paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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