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Paella Catering in Mortlake
Looking for paella catering in Mortlake? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Community events and fairs
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Paella catering in Mortlake, made fresh on the day
Paella is generous food: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. Whether it is office lunches and staff parties and big birthdays, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and paella Valenciana.
London gardens are often long and narrow, but a level spot away from fences and trees is generally all we need. In Mortlake, the bigger question is parking near the house or venue. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Mortlake (SW14, SW13, SW15)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If timings shift, we adapt.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Perfect for your event in Mortlake
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Mortlake and Greater London:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Company summer parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
For guests coming by train, Mortlake station is in Mortlake itself.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Travel and parking costs
- What the price includes, item by item
Mortlake: venues, travel and local tips
Mortlake is about 3 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. From the centre of Mortlake to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Mortlake is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Thomson House School, can book us as a food stall. Parks such as Palewell Park normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Here we cover the SW14, SW13 and SW15 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Elm Road, Well Lane and Coval Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. You’ll find Mortlake on the A3003, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For events just outside Mortlake, we cover East Sheen (1 mile south-west), North Sheen (1 mile north-west), Barnes (1 mile north-east), Grove Park (1 mile north) and Roehampton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles north-east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Barnes Hospital (less than half a mile east) and Ubuntu Museum: African Museum of Humanity (1.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Mortlake includes Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Local schools include Richmond Park Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and Ibstock Place School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Hare and Hounds pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Acton (2.8 miles north)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Mortlake
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
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How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. Evenings in Mortlake 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.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
As a London location, Mortlake is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
Common questions in Mortlake
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Saints' Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is parking a problem for events in Mortlake?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Mortlake? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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