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Paella Catering in Strawberry Hill
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Strawberry Hill.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Retirement celebrations
Paella catering for Strawberry Hill events
About our paella catering in Strawberry Hill
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and black rice, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer garden parties and weddings and evening receptions.
Around Strawberry Hill, most London events we are asked about are in gardens, courtyards and hired venues. Parking and loading are the main things to plan, so let us know about parking permits or a driveway. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Strawberry Hill (TW1, TW11, TW2)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Strawberry Hill
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across Greater London, including Strawberry Hill
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Strawberry Hill is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat 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’s a crowd-pleaser.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Confirm allergies by email
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we usually call guests over.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
Perfect for your event in Strawberry Hill
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Strawberry Hill book us for events such as:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Milestone birthday parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Marble Hill Park? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the team stays
- The deposit and payment dates
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How the day works
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 while the paella cooks. Around midsummer it stays light in Strawberry Hill until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Common questions in Strawberry Hill
Can you cook in Marble Hill Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How much does paella catering cost in Strawberry Hill?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How do you work out quantities?
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.
Towns and villages near Strawberry Hill
Also in Strawberry Hill
Strawberry Hill: venues, travel and local tips
Strawberry Hill is about 1 mile south of Twickenham, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the TW1 area, we can cook for your guests. Strawberry Hill is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Strawberry Hill to London (11 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Kneller Hall Senior School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, Strawberry Hill has its own station, Strawberry Hill station.
Here we cover the TW1, TW11 and TW2 postcode area. Local streets include Tower Road, Heath Road and Clive Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Fulwell (1 mile south-west), Eel Pie Island (1 mile north-east), Twickenham (1 mile north), Teddington (1 mile south) and Whitton (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eel Pie Island Museum (0.8 miles north-east) and Teddington Memorial Hospital (0.9 miles south). Not far away are Kew Gardens Lake and Ham Lands.
- Schools near Strawberry Hill include Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School (within half a mile north-west) and St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include Pope's Grotto pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (2.3 miles north)
- 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