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Paella Catering in Paddington Green
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Paddington Green and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
Live paella catering in Paddington Green
About our paella catering in Paddington Green
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. We’re often asked to cater big birthdays and staff parties and work lunches, with vegan paella, seafood paella and mixed paella.
Gardens in London can be narrow, but a level spot away from fences and trees is usually all we need. In Paddington Green, the bigger question is parking near the house or venue. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Paddington Green (W2, W1H, NW8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Paddington Green questions
Can you cook in Kensington Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Paddington Green for guests?
Paddington Green has its own station: London Paddington station.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
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What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is often the first pan to empty.
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.
Live paella or other catering?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Love Paella in Paddington Green
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
As a London location, Paddington Green is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Let us know about other food at the event
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
Events we cater in Paddington Green
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Summer garden parties
For guests coming by train, London Paddington station is in Paddington Green itself.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Paddington Green? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. In Paddington Green, 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. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Catering an event in Paddington Green
Paddington Green is about 1 mile north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Paddington Green. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Ark Paddington Green Primary Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Parks such as Kensington Gardens normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Wherever your event is in W2, W1H and NW8, we can cook for your guests. Your event could be at a home on Harrow Road, Craven Road and Lanark Road. Paddington Green is on the A5 and A40, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For events just outside Paddington Green, we cover Paddington (1 mile south-east), Little Venice (1 mile west), Lisson Grove (1 mile north-east), Hyde Park Estate (1 mile south-east) and Connaught Village (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south-east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
A little further out are Ladbroke Estate (1.4 miles west) and Montfichet's Tower (3.2 miles east). The countryside around Paddington Green includes The Long Water and Greville Place nature reserve.
- Local schools include North Westminster Community School (within half a mile east) and International Community School (within half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Sir Alexander Fleming pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Royal Society of Medicine Library (1.3 miles east)
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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