Greater London · England
Paella Catering in North Sheen
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in North Sheen: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Retirement celebrations
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Milestone birthday parties
Book paella catering in North Sheen
Paella catering in North Sheen, made fresh on the day
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. We’re often asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and naming days and family parties, serving vegetable paella, black rice and paella Valenciana.
In a London neighbourhood like North Sheen, the cooking spot is generally 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 guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- North Sheen (TW9, SW14, W4)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella in North Sheen: local details
North Sheen is about 3 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. For paella catering in North Sheen, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. North Sheen is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like The Barn Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Kew Riverside Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
We cook at events all over the TW9, SW14 and W4 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Kent Road, Ibis Lane and The Avenue, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside North Sheen, we also cover Kew (1 mile north), Grove Park (1 mile north-east), Strand-on-the-Green (1 mile north), East Sheen (1 mile south-east) and Mortlake (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 east).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum No. 2. Monocotyledons and Cryptogams (0.9 miles north-west) and Livat Hammersmith (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around North Sheen includes Kew Gardens Lake and Duke's Hollow.
- Local schools include Kew College Prep (0.5 miles north-west) and Chiswick School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Tap on the Line (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Acton (2.2 miles north)
Where we can cook in North Sheen
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
North Sheen 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.
On the menu in North Sheen
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Planning an evening event in North Sheen? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You share 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Count adults and children separately
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
- How long we’re needed on site
- The paellas you choose
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Planning paella catering in North Sheen? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for North Sheen
We are having a ceremony at The Barn Church: can you cater afterwards?
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 North Sheen?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Is paella a full meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you come to North Sheen?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including North Sheen. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Is live paella right for your event?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Towns and villages near North Sheen
What else we do in North Sheen
Why choose paella catering in North Sheen?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in North Sheen book us for events such as:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, Kew Gardens station is in North Sheen itself.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- The venue requirements
- Travel and parking costs
- 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