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Paella Catering for Teddington events
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 turns food into part of your event in Teddington.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
Paella catering in Teddington
Questions from Teddington
Can you cater a reception after a service at Christ Church?
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.
What’s the nearest station to Teddington for guests?
Teddington station, in Teddington itself.
Can paella be the only main course?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Paella catering for your event in Teddington
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it is ready, we serve it hot from the pan. We’re frequently asked to cater family celebrations and christenings and birthday celebrations, serving mixed paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella.
From a terraced garden to a hired hall, events in Teddington come in all shapes. Tell us how close we can park, and whether there are steps or narrow passages. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Teddington (TW11, TW12, TW2, TW1)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Teddington, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Events we cater in Teddington
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Naming days and family parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Bushy Park? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if it rains
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
As a London location, Teddington is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. 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 Teddington
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- We cover Teddington and the whole of Greater London
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Paella catering around Teddington
Teddington is about 5 miles west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Teddington and the surrounding area. Teddington is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Teddington to London (about 11 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Mary's and St Peter's Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Christ Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
For paella catering in TW11, TW12, TW2 and TW1, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Station Road, High Street and Church Road. Teddington sits on or near the A311 and A313, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Teddington for paella catering include Strawberry Hill (1 mile north), Fulwell (1 mile north-west), Hampton Hill (1 mile west), Ham (1 mile north-east) and Eel Pie Island (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (10 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (8 miles north-east), St Pancras (12 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bentall Centre (1.6 miles south-east) and Eel Pie Island Museum (1.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Ham Lands and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Local schools include Turing House School (less than half a mile west) and Newland House School (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Park Hotel (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Coombe (3 miles east)
For event organisers in Teddington
Throwing 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.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. Planning an evening event in Teddington? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Confirm allergies by email
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
- 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