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Live paella catering in Westbourne Green, Greater London
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Westbourne Green. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Company summer parties
- Big birthdays
Paella catering for Westbourne Green events
Where we can cook in Westbourne Green
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
As a London location, Westbourne Green is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Paella catering for your event in Westbourne Green
Paella is generous food: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It turns a meal into an occasion. On the menu are black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and paella Valenciana, and we’re frequently booked for summer garden parties and engagement and anniversary parties.
Gardens in London can be narrow, but a level spot away from fences and trees is typically all we need. For an event in Westbourne Green, tell us where we can park to unload. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
- Where
- Westbourne Green (W2, W9, W11)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many courses
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning live paella in Westbourne Green
Westbourne Green is about 2 miles north-east of Kensington, in Greater London. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Westbourne Green and the surrounding area. Westbourne Green is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Mary Magdalene, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Parks such as Emslie Horniman's Pleasance usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
This part of Greater London takes in W2, W9 and W11, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Salem Road, Talbot Road and Harrow Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. You will find Westbourne Green on the A404 and A4206, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Other places close to Westbourne Green for paella catering include Little Venice (1 mile east), Westbourne (1 mile south-west), Maida Vale (1 mile north), Paddington Green (1 mile east) and Paddington (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in London (4 miles east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (5 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Paddington General Hospital (within half a mile north-west) and Kensington Arcade (1.4 miles south). Open spaces near Westbourne Green include The Long Water and Greville Place nature reserve.
- Schools near Westbourne Green include Westminster Academy (under half a mile west) and Maida Vale School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bridge House (within half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Ladbroke Estate (0.9 miles south-west) and Abdus Salam Library (1.6 miles south)
Common questions in Westbourne Green
What’s the nearest station to Westbourne Green for guests?
The closest is London Paddington station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Could we have live paella in Emslie Horniman's Pleasance?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Does paella work for big events?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
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Paella compared with other options
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. 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.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s typically the most photographed pan.
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Evenings in Westbourne Green 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Westbourne Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Mention any other courses or food
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside 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