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Paella Catering for Nine Elms events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Nine Elms.
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
Live paella catering in Nine Elms
Paella compared with other options
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Nine Elms. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Nine Elms
- Drinks service on request
- We cover Nine Elms and the whole of Greater London
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Paella catering in Nine Elms, cooked live
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll recommend what fits your event. Typical bookings include christenings and family gatherings and milestone birthday parties, with vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and paella Valenciana.
From a terraced garden to a hired hall, events in Nine Elms come in all shapes. Let us know where we can stop to unload, and whether there are steps or narrow passages. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Nine Elms (SW1V, SW8, SW11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Who books paella catering in Nine Elms?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Company summer parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Retirement celebrations
- Family celebrations and christenings
Nearby historic houses include Carlyle's House (1.1 miles west) and Buckingham Palace (1.3 miles north). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Allergen information for each dish
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Common questions in Nine Elms
We’re having a ceremony at All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Pimlico Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How does live paella catering work?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Is paella a full meal?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Tell us what else is being served
- Confirm allergies by email
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Nine Elms is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
Nearby places to Nine Elms
Also in Nine Elms
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning live paella in Nine Elms
Nine Elms is about 1 mile south of Victoria, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Nine Elms or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Nine Elms is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like All Saints, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Gabriel's CofE Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Wherever your event is in SW1V, SW8 and SW11, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on Cupar Road, Ponton Road and Macduff Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nine Elms is on the A3212 and A3216, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Other places close to Nine Elms for paella catering include Pimlico (1 mile north-east), Victoria (1 mile north), South Lambeth (1 mile east), Chelsea (1 mile north-west) and Kennington (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (3 miles north-west), St Pancras (3 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Westminster St Margaret and St John (1.3 miles north) and Harrods (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Nine Elms include Battersea Park Lake and Campden Hill.
- Nearby schools include Pimlico Academy (0.5 miles north-east) and Sir Simon Milton Westminster UTC (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The King William IV pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Lambeth Palace Library (1.6 miles north-east)
How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Around midsummer it stays light in Nine Elms until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Nine Elms? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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