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Paella Catering in Shepherd's Bush
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 Shepherd's Bush.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Summer garden parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
Planning an event in Shepherd's Bush?
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
About our paella catering in Shepherd's Bush
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around Shepherd's Bush. On the menu are paella Valenciana, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthday celebrations and retirement celebrations.
In a London neighbourhood like Shepherd's Bush, the cooking spot is usually a back garden, a courtyard or a venue’s terrace. Parking and loading are the main things to plan, so tell us about permits, bays or a driveway when you ask for a quote. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Shepherd's Bush (W12, W11, W14)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Shepherd's Bush: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Hammersmith Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is parking a problem for events in Shepherd's Bush?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Is paella a full meal?
It is a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Why choose live paella in Shepherd's Bush?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Shepherd's Bush
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
As a London location, Shepherd's Bush 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)
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Perfect for your event in Shepherd's Bush
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Community events and fairs
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Big birthdays
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
For guests coming by train, Shepherds Bush station is in Shepherd's Bush itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Live paella in Shepherd's Bush: local details
Shepherd's Bush is about 1 mile west of Kensington, in Greater London. For paella catering in Shepherd's Bush, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Shepherd's Bush is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Addison Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Shepherd's Bush Tabernacle, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Wherever your event is in W12, W11 and W14, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Bard Road, Stowe Road and Wells Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Shepherd's Bush is on the A402, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Close by, we cover events in White City (1 mile north), Holland Park (1 mile east), Notting Hill (1 mile north-east), Kensington (1 mile east) and Notting Dale (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (5 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ladbroke Estate (0.8 miles north-east) and West London Hospital (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Shepherd's Bush includes WWT London Wetland Centre and The Long Water.
- Nearby schools include The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School (less than half a mile east) and Corona Theatre School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Central Bar (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Polish Library POSK in London (1 mile south-west)
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
Paella is best eaten as soon as it is ready, so we serve when guests are ready.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
For event organisers in Shepherd's Bush
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. In Shepherd's Bush, 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.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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