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Paella Catering for West Twyford events
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across West Twyford and Greater London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Live paella catering in West Twyford
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s the pan people photograph.
How our paella catering works in West Twyford
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll suggest what suits your event. On the menu are black rice, vegan paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for company summer parties and summer garden parties.
In a London neighbourhood like West Twyford, the cooking spot is typically a back garden, a courtyard or a venue’s terrace. Parking and loading are the main things to plan, so tell us about permits, bays or a driveway when you ask for a quote. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- West Twyford (NW10, HA0, W5)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose paella catering in West Twyford?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden get-togethers
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
Thinking of a picnic-style party in St. Raphael's Edible Garden? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- How each diet is kept separate
West Twyford: your questions answered
What about parking in West Twyford?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What is live paella catering?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Where we can cook in West Twyford
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
As a London location, West Twyford is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evenings in West Twyford stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in West Twyford? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Also near West Twyford
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For event organisers in West Twyford
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Catering an event in West Twyford
West Twyford is about 2 miles west of Harlesden, in Greater London. Anywhere in NW10, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our events stretch from West Twyford to London (about 8 miles away).
Historic houses near West Twyford include Pitzhanger Manor (1.8 miles south-west) and Gunnersbury Park (2.4 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as West Twyford Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
We cover events in every part of NW10, HA0 and W5 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Water Road, Dukes Road and Abbey Road. West Twyford sits on or near the A40, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Nearby, we also cater events in Park Royal (1 mile south-east), Alperton (1 mile north-west), Stonebridge Park (1 mile north-east), Hanger Hill (1 mile south) and Stonebridge (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles east), Marylebone (6 miles east), Kensington (4 miles south-east), St Pancras (7 miles east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include London Designer Outlet (1.6 miles north) and London Transport Museum Depot (2 miles south). Open spaces near West Twyford include Hanger Hill Wood and Castlebar Hill.
- Nearby schools include Alperton Community School (0.8 miles north-west) and The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls (1.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include Ace Cafe London pub (0.6 miles north)
- Local facilities include Middlesex (0.7 miles north-east) and Library for Iranian Studies (1.8 miles south)
Is live paella right for your event?
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in West Twyford
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
- 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