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Live paella catering in Raynes Park, Greater London
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Raynes Park and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
Live paella catering in Raynes Park
Paella catering in Raynes Park, cooked live
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Typical bookings include weddings and evening receptions and community events and fairs, with vegan paella, paella Valenciana and vegetable paella.
London gardens are often long and narrow, but a level spot away from fences and trees is typically all we need. For an event in Raynes Park, tell us where we can park to unload. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Location
- Raynes Park (SW20, KT3, SM4)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
As a London location, Raynes Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Raynes Park
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is generally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It’s usually the most photographed pan.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Raynes Park: venues, travel and local tips
Raynes Park is about 2 miles south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Raynes Park and nearby villages. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Raynes Park to London (about 9 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Raynes Park station is in Raynes Park itself. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Cannon Hill Common? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
This part of Greater London takes in SW20, KT3 and SM4, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Gore Road, Edna Road and Wyke Road. You will find Raynes Park on the A238 and A298, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater events include West Barnes (1 mile south-west), Bushey Mead (1 mile north-east), Cannon Hill (1 mile east), Motspur Park (1 mile north-west) and Wimbledon Chase (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Chessington Castle Hill (4.1 miles south-west) and Atkinson Morley Hospital (1 mile north). The countryside around Raynes Park includes Henman Hill and Derwent Floodwash.
- Nearby schools include Raynes Park High School (within half a mile west) and Ursuline Preparatory School (1 mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Raynes Park Tavern (under half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (1.2 miles west)
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Tell us what else is being served
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we time it carefully. If timings shift, we adapt.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Raynes Park? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Why choose paella catering in Raynes Park?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Raynes Park and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Big birthdays
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as West Wimbledon Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each dish
- Payment terms and deposit
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evenings in Raynes Park stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Raynes Park. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Your questions about paella catering in Raynes Park
Which station should guests use for Raynes Park?
Raynes Park station, in Raynes Park itself.
Is parking a problem for events in Raynes Park?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
How much does paella catering cost in Raynes Park?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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