Buckinghamshire · England
Paella Catering in Uxbridge
Looking for paella catering in Uxbridge? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Company summer parties
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella catering in Uxbridge
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Evenings in Uxbridge stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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About our paella catering in Uxbridge
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. That is why it works for so many events. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for retirement celebrations and staff parties and work lunches.
In a smaller place like Uxbridge, a garden party is frequently the simplest option: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Let us know about access to the house. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Uxbridge (UB8, UB10, UB9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Uxbridge
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Andrew: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Uxbridge from London?
About 17 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Give us separate numbers for children
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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.
Paella compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it is entertaining too. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Uxbridge
- Events in Uxbridge and across Buckinghamshire
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
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Uxbridge: venues, travel and local tips
Uxbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Hayes, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever your event is in the UB8 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Whitehall Junior School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, West Drayton station is about 2.1 miles away.
For paella catering in UB8, UB10 and UB9, we plan around your venue and your guests. Your event could be at a home on York Road, Lawn Road and How's Road or the roads around them. You will find Uxbridge on the A4007, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Close by, we cover events in Cowley (1 mile south), New Denham (1 mile north-west), Hillingdon (1 mile east), Ickenham (2 miles north-east) and Yiewsley (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (13 miles north-west), Chesham (13 miles north-west), Marlow (13 miles west), Amersham (11 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (9 miles north-west) and Chalfont St Peter (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Chimes (less than half a mile north) and Hillingdon Hospital (1.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Uxbridge includes Northala Fields and Uxbridge Moor.
- Schools near Uxbridge include Uxbridge High School (within half a mile south-east) and West Middlesex College (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Three Tuns pub (within half a mile north)
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Why choose paella catering in Uxbridge?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Uxbridge, people book us for events such as:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Historic houses near Uxbridge include Ickenham Hall (2.2 miles north-east) and Northolt Manor (4.7 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
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