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Paella Catering for White City events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in White City.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Book paella catering in White City
Why choose paella catering in White City?
There is no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In White City, people book us for events such as:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Summer garden parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Leaving dos and retirements
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Ark Swift Primary Academy, can book us as a food stall.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if it rains
- How long the team stays
- Who provides the crockery
About our paella catering in White City
Paella is generous food: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. Whether it is garden parties and summer barbecues and anniversary celebrations, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and black rice and more.
London gardens are frequently long and narrow, which is fine for live paella as long as there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. For an event in White City, tell us where we can park to unload. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Where
- White City (W12, W11, W10)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
White City questions
What’s the nearest station to White City for guests?
The closest is Shepherds Bush station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can you cook in Hammersmith Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Does paella work for big events?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Catering an event in White City
White City is about 1 mile north-west of Kensington, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the W12 area, we can bring the pans to you. White City is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Shepherds Bush station, about 0.5 miles south-east. Nearby historic houses include Leighton House (1.3 miles south-east) and Sambourne House (1.5 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
We cook at events all over the W12, W11 and W10 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Bard Road, Wood Lane and Abdale Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside White City, we also cover Shepherd's Bush (1 mile south), Notting Dale (1 mile east), North Kensington (1 mile north), Notting Hill (1 mile east) and Kensal Town (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (6 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (5 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Westfield London (within half a mile south) and Princess Louise Hospital (0.5 miles north). Not far away are The Long Water and Greville Place nature reserve.
- Schools near White City include Kensington Aldridge Academy (under half a mile east) and Star Chamber Academy (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Favourite pub (0.5 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Ladbroke Estate (0.8 miles east) and Polish Library POSK in London (1.4 miles south-west)
For event organisers in White City
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Where we can cook in White City
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
White City is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in White City
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
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What affects the price in White City
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Is live paella right for your event?
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in White City. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- We cover White City and the whole of Greater London
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Evenings in White City 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.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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