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Live paella catering in Richmond upon Thames, Greater London
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Richmond upon Thames. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Retirement celebrations
Paella catering near Richmond upon Thames
Your questions about paella catering in Richmond upon Thames
Can you cook in Pesthouse Common?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What about parking in Richmond upon Thames?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
What does paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How our paella catering works in Richmond upon Thames
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, there’s very little waste, and the food arrives hot. That is why it works for so many events. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for weddings and evening receptions and festivals, fairs and school events.
From a terraced garden to a hired hall, events in Richmond upon Thames come in all shapes. Let us know where we can stop to unload, and whether there are steps or narrow passages. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Richmond upon Thames (TW9, TW10, SW14, TW1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella in Richmond upon Thames: local details
Richmond upon Thames is about 3 miles south of Ealing, in Greater London. From the centre of Richmond upon Thames to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Richmond upon Thames is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Pembroke Lodge (1.3 miles south) and Syon House (1.3 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Marshgate Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
We cook at events all over TW9, TW10, SW14 and TW1 and the streets around it. From Church Road, King George Square and Topiary Square or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Richmond upon Thames is on the B321 and B322, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater events include North Sheen (1 mile north-east), East Sheen (1 mile east), Mortlake (1 mile east), Kew (2 miles north-east) and Strand-on-the-Green (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eel Pie Island Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and West Middlesex University Hospital (1.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Duke's Hollow and Richmond Hill.
- Local schools include Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School (within half a mile south-east) and Kneller Hall Junior School (within half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Richmond pub (within half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (2.4 miles west)
Perfect for your event in Richmond upon Thames
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Richmond upon Thames, people book us for occasions like:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Company summer parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Holy Trinity Richmond, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Planning an evening event in Richmond upon Thames? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
As a London location, Richmond upon Thames is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
What affects the price in Richmond upon Thames
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
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Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
- 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