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Paella Catering for North Kensington events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in North Kensington. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Naming days and family parties
Live paella catering in North Kensington
Paella catering in North Kensington, made fresh on the day
There is something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It makes the food an event in itself. We cook paella Valenciana, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re frequently booked for garden parties and summer barbecues and anniversaries and engagement parties.
In a London neighbourhood like North Kensington, the cooking spot is typically a back garden, a courtyard or a venue’s terrace. The thing to plan is parking and unloading, so let us know about parking permits or a driveway. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- North Kensington (W10, NW10, W11)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from North Kensington
We’re having a ceremony at Dissenters' Chapel: 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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Little Wormwood Scrubs?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How much does paella catering cost in North Kensington?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is paella a full meal?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Planning an evening event in North Kensington? 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.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Catering an event in North Kensington
North Kensington is about 2 miles north-west of Kensington, in Greater London. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in North Kensington and nearby villages. North Kensington is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Barlby Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Parks such as Little Wormwood Scrubs normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Anywhere in W10, NW10 and W11, we can bring paella catering to you. Whether your event is on Peach Road, Barlby Road and Eynham Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to North Kensington for paella catering include Kensal Town (1 mile east), Kensal Green (1 mile north-west), Kensal Rise (1 mile north), Notting Dale (1 mile south-east) and White City (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in London (6 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Culture House (1.3 miles south) and Westfield London (1.1 miles south). Open spaces near North Kensington include Campden Hill and Greville Place nature reserve.
- Local schools include All Saints Catholic College (less than half a mile south-east) and Maida Vale School (1 mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Eagle pub (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Ladbroke Estate (1 mile south-east)
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It is generally the most photographed pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
For event organisers in North Kensington
Organising a club, school or community event in North Kensington? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
North Kensington 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
Events we cater in North Kensington
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Community events and fairs
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Leaving dos and retirements
Historic houses near North Kensington include Kensington Palace (1.9 miles south-east) and Leighton House (1.9 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each dish
Towns and villages near North Kensington
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Is live paella right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in North Kensington and across Greater London
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
- 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