Greater London · England
Paella Catering in Swiss Cottage
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Swiss Cottage and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff parties and work lunches
Paella catering for Swiss Cottage events
How our paella catering works in Swiss Cottage
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. We cook vegetable paella, mixed paella and vegan paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater weddings and evening receptions and festivals, fairs and school events.
In a London neighbourhood like Swiss Cottage, the cooking spot is generally 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. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Swiss Cottage (NW3, NW8, NW6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about paella catering in Swiss Cottage
We’re having a ceremony at Church of All Souls: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Swiss Cottage?
Swiss Cottage has its own station: South Hampstead station.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Swiss Cottage.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you cook indoors?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Why choose paella catering in Swiss Cottage?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Community events and fairs
Parks such as Primrose Hill usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How bad weather is handled
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
Nearby places to Swiss Cottage
What else we do in Swiss Cottage
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Swiss Cottage is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. Evenings in Swiss Cottage stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space, if you can
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Swiss Cottage?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Swiss Cottage
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in Swiss Cottage and across Greater London
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Live paella in Swiss Cottage: local details
Swiss Cottage is about 1 mile south of Hampstead, in Greater London. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Swiss Cottage and nearby villages. Swiss Cottage is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like The UCL Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Nearby historic houses include Winfield House (0.9 miles south-east) and Keats House (0.9 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Anywhere in NW3, NW8 and NW6, we can bring paella catering to you. Streets in the area include Avenue Road, Acacia Road and Harben Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Swiss Cottage for paella catering include South Hampstead (1 mile north), St John's Wood (1 mile south), Haverstock (1 mile east), Belsize Park (1 mile east) and Primrose Hill (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east) and Hoxton (4 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Isokon Gallery (0.8 miles north-east) and Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Swiss Cottage includes The Long Water and Primrose Hill.
- Schools near Swiss Cottage include Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and St. Mary's Town and Country School (within half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Cafe Med pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (0.7 miles north-east) and Cecil Sharp House (1.1 miles east)
- 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