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Paella Catering for Pitshanger events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Pitshanger and across Greater London.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Planning an event in Pitshanger?
What affects the price in Pitshanger
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Paella catering in Pitshanger, made fresh on the day
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there is very little waste, and the food arrives hot. That is why it works for so many events. We’re frequently asked to cater retirement celebrations and engagement and anniversary parties, serving vegetable paella, black rice and paella Valenciana.
London gardens are frequently long and narrow, but a level spot away from fences and trees is usually all we need. In Pitshanger, the bigger question is parking near the house or venue. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Pitshanger (W5, W13, UB6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Pitshanger is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
FAQs for Pitshanger
Could we have live paella in Castle Bar Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is parking a problem for events in Pitshanger?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you come to Pitshanger?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Pitshanger is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
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, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. Evenings in Pitshanger stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Mention any other courses or food
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across Greater London, including Pitshanger
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Who books paella catering in Pitshanger?
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
For guests coming by train, Castle Bar Park station is about 0.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each dish
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Planning live paella in Pitshanger
Pitshanger is about 1 mile north of Ealing, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Pitshanger will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cook in 764 places across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as North Ealing Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Parks such as Castle Bar Park generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Paella catering in W5, W13 and UB6 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include Selby Road, Argyle Road and Kent Avenue; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Brentham Garden Suburb (1 mile east), Perivale (1 mile north), Ealing (1 mile south), Hanwell (2 miles south-west) and West Ealing (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (5 miles east), St Pancras (8 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
A little further out are London Designer Outlet (2.4 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Ealing (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near Pitshanger include Middle Lake and Fox Wood.
- Schools near Pitshanger include St Benedict's School (0.5 miles south-east) and Ealing Independent College (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include Brentham Clubhouse pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- 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