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Paella Catering for Ickenham events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Ickenham and across Greater London.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Book paella catering in Ickenham
Paella catering in Ickenham, made fresh on the day
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. We are frequently asked to cater birthday celebrations and weddings, from canapés to evening food, serving black rice, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
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 Ickenham, tell us where we can park to unload. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Ickenham (UB10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Ickenham
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Ickenham, people book us for events such as:
- Company summer parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is West Ruislip station, about 0.9 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- When final numbers are due
- Who provides the crockery
- What happens if it rains
Where we can cook in Ickenham
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
As a London location, Ickenham is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
Catering an event in Ickenham
Ickenham is about 1 mile north of Hillingdon, in Greater London. For paella catering in Ickenham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Ickenham is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Ickenham Hall (less than half a mile north-east) and Northolt Manor (3.6 miles east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like The Douay Martyrs Catholic School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Anywhere in UB10, we can bring paella catering to you. Streets in the area include Long Lane, Court Road and The Avenue, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Hillingdon (1 mile south), Ruislip Gardens (2 miles east), New Denham (2 miles west), Newyears Green (2 miles north) and Uxbridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east), Hampstead (12 miles east) and Brompton (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hillingdon Hospital (2.3 miles south) and The Chimes (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Ickenham includes Northala Fields and Horse Shoe Bay.
- Nearby schools include Glebe Primary School (0.5 miles east) and Vyners School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Tichenham Inn (0.5 miles north)
How we price paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we’re needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Events in Ickenham and across Greater London
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Ask for labels on each pan
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Planning an evening event in Ickenham? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Ickenham questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Giles' Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What about parking in Ickenham?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What seafood can we have?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Which paella is most popular?
That depends on who’s coming. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
Also near Ickenham
Other catering in Ickenham
- 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