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Paella Catering in Old Chiswick
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Old Chiswick.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
Live paella catering in Old Chiswick
Paella catering in Old Chiswick, made fresh on the day
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is exactly what we bring to your event in Old Chiswick. We cook vegan paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella, and we are often booked for weddings, from canapés to evening food and naming days and family parties.
From a terraced garden to a hired hall, events in Old Chiswick come in all shapes. Let us know where we can stop to unload and about any steps. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Area
- Old Chiswick (W4, SW13, W6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning live paella in Old Chiswick
Old Chiswick is about 2 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Old Chiswick will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Old Chiswick is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Old Chiswick to London (7 miles away).
Historic houses near Old Chiswick include Hogarth's House (under half a mile west) and Chiswick House (less than half a mile south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Parks such as Turnham Green normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
This part of Greater London takes in W4, SW13 and W6, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Short Road, Quick Road and Paxton Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For events just outside Old Chiswick, we cover Turnham Green (1 mile west), Chiswick (1 mile north-west), Grove Park (1 mile west), Barnes (1 mile south) and Hammersmith (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (6 miles north-east), Shoreditch (8 miles east) and Walthamstow (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find West London Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Livat Hammersmith (1.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Old Chiswick include Campden Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Local schools include The Swedish School (less than half a mile east) and Chiswick School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include George and Devonshire pub (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Polish Library POSK in London (0.8 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Acton (1.6 miles north-west)
Towns and villages near Old Chiswick
Also in Old Chiswick
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. In Old Chiswick, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Old Chiswick is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
What paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
Planning paella catering in Old Chiswick? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Who books paella catering in Old Chiswick?
There’s no kitchen needed, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Naming days and family parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
For guests coming by train, Chiswick station is about 0.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When final numbers are due
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It is a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Why choose live paella in Old Chiswick?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Events in Old Chiswick and across Greater London
- Fast service from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Old Chiswick: your questions answered
What about parking in Old Chiswick?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Can you cook in Turnham Green?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Does paella work for big events?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Count adults and children separately
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us what else is being served
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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