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Paella Catering for South Ealing events
Planning paella catering in South Ealing? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Milestone birthday parties
Paella catering in South Ealing
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
About our paella catering in South Ealing
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will recommend what fits your event. Popular choices include paella Valenciana, black rice and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for retirement and leaving parties and staff parties and work lunches.
In a London neighbourhood like South Ealing, the cooking spot is normally a back garden, a courtyard or a venue’s terrace. Parking and loading are the main things to plan, so let us know about parking permits or a driveway. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- South Ealing (W5, W13, TW8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Is live paella right for your event?
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Catering across Greater London, including South Ealing
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
What paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Planning paella catering in South Ealing? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Where we can cook in South Ealing
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
As a London location, South Ealing 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 before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Who books paella catering in South Ealing?
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Nearby historic houses include Gunnersbury Park (0.7 miles east) and Pitzhanger Manor (0.7 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
Also near South Ealing
Other catering in South Ealing
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Around midsummer it stays light in South Ealing until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear 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.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or W5 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Live paella in South Ealing: local details
South Ealing is about 1 mile south of Ealing, in Greater London. Events in South Ealing are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. South Ealing is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from South Ealing to London (about 9 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Grange Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Mary's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Anywhere in W5, W13 and TW8, we can bring paella catering to you. From South Road, Elers Road and Carew Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Ealing (1 mile north), Hanwell (1 mile north-west), West Ealing (2 miles west), Pitshanger (2 miles north) and Brentham Garden Suburb (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include London (9 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).
Nearby you’ll also find Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (0.9 miles east) and Ealing Hospital (1.7 miles west). The countryside around South Ealing includes Kew Gardens Lake and Castlebar Hill.
- Nearby schools include Great Ealing School (under half a mile north) and Ealing Independent College (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Ealing Park Tavern (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Ealing (0.8 miles north) and Library for Iranian Studies (1.4 miles east)
FAQs for South Ealing
We are having a ceremony at St Mary's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is parking a problem for events in South Ealing?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can we choose the seafood?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
- 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