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Live paella catering in North Brixton, Greater London
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in North Brixton and the surrounding area.
- Birthday celebrations
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Christenings and family gatherings
Live paella catering in North Brixton
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It is typically the most photographed pan.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Paella catering in North Brixton, cooked live
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will suggest what suits your event. On the menu are seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater wedding breakfasts and evening food and engagement and anniversary parties.
Around North Brixton, most London events we’re asked about are in gardens, courtyards and hired venues. The thing to plan is parking and unloading, so let us know about parking permits or a driveway. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- North Brixton (SW9, SW8, SE5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in North Brixton
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Planning an evening event in North Brixton? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in North Brixton
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Community events and fairs
- Birthday celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Loughborough Junction station is about 0.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
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Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Send allergies to us in writing
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.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Questions from North Brixton
Which station should guests use for North Brixton?
The closest is Loughborough Junction station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Is parking a problem for events in North Brixton?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
What does paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is paella enough as a main?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
Do you cover North Brixton?
We do. We cook at events in North Brixton and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It’s ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
North Brixton: venues, travel and local tips
North Brixton is about 2 miles south-west of London, in Greater London. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in North Brixton and nearby villages. North Brixton is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook.
Parks such as Max Roach Park typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Van Gogh Academy, can book us as a food stall.
Paella catering in SW9, SW8 and SE5 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Lett Road, Lorn Road and Oak Square or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. With the A203 close by, North Brixton is simple for us to get to for your event. Other places close to North Brixton for paella catering include Angell Town (1 mile south), Little Portugal (1 mile west), Stockwell (1 mile south-west), South Lambeth (1 mile north-west) and Kennington (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in City of Westminster (3 miles north-west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (4 miles north-west), St Pancras (4 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Giles' Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Baynard's Castle (2.6 miles north). Open spaces near North Brixton include Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
- Local schools include Durand Academy (less than half a mile west) and Platanos College (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Crown & Anchor pub (within half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Lambeth Palace Library (1.7 miles north) and City and Liberty of Westminster (1.8 miles north)
For event organisers in North Brixton
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in North Brixton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
As a London location, North Brixton 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’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- 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