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Live paella catering in Wembley, Greater London
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Wembley and the surrounding area.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Milestone birthday parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
Paella catering near Wembley
Paella catering in Wembley, cooked live
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That’s what we bring to events in Wembley. Typical bookings include retirement and leaving parties and anniversaries and engagement parties, serving vegetable paella, vegan paella and paella Valenciana.
In a London neighbourhood like Wembley, 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 bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Wembley (HA9, HA0, HA1, NW9)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Wembley 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 will advise.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell typically draws people over. Planning an evening event in Wembley? 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.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
What else we do in Wembley
Wembley: venues, travel and local tips
Wembley is about 5 miles west of Hampstead, in Greater London. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Wembley and nearby villages. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is North Wembley station, about 0.5 miles west. Parks such as Preston Park normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
We cover events in every part of HA9, HA0, HA1 and NW9 and the streets around it. From Market Way, London Road and Queenscourt or a nearby road, we can cook there. Being close to the A404 and A4088, Wembley is simple for us to get to for your event. Close by, we cover events in Wembley Park (1 mile east), Preston (1 mile north), Mapesbury (1 mile south-east), Tokyngton (1 mile south-east) and Stonebridge Park (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles south-east), City of Westminster (7 miles south-east), Marylebone (7 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south-east), St Pancras (8 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find London Designer Outlet (0.5 miles south-east) and Middlesex (1.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Wembley includes Masons Field and Castlebar Hill.
- Local schools include Preston Manor School (within half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Hilton London Wembley pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Questions from Wembley
Could we have live paella in Preston Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Wembley for guests?
North Wembley station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
What happens with live paella?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Live paella or other catering?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Perfect for your event in Wembley
Live paella is food and a show in one. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Wembley Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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