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Live paella catering in Wimbledon Chase, Greater London
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Wimbledon Chase and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Milestone birthday parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Paella catering in Wimbledon Chase
Paella catering in Wimbledon Chase, cooked live
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will recommend what fits your event. Popular choices include paella Valenciana, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re often booked for garden parties and summer barbecues and company summer parties.
In Wimbledon Chase, events range from terrace gardens to hired halls. Tell us how close we can park and about any steps. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Wimbledon Chase (SW19, SW20, SM4)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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’ll do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
As a London location, Wimbledon Chase is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
What paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Mention any other courses or food
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
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How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. In Wimbledon Chase, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Wimbledon Chase questions
Could we have live paella in Cannon Hill Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is parking a problem for events in Wimbledon Chase?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Why choose live paella in Wimbledon Chase?
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. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Wimbledon Chase hosts choose us
- We cover Wimbledon Chase and the whole of Greater London
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planning live paella in Wimbledon Chase
Wimbledon Chase is about 1 mile south of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Events in Wimbledon Chase are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Wimbledon Chase Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Historic houses near Wimbledon Chase include Southside House (1 mile north-west) and Nonsuch Mansion (3.7 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
We cater events across SW19, SW20 and SM4. Streets in the area include Edna Road, Manor Road and Dorien Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Wimbledon Chase, we also cover Merton Park (1 mile east), Bushey Mead (1 mile west), Cannon Hill (1 mile south), Wimbledon (1 mile north) and Raynes Park (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (2.2 miles west) and Chessington Castle Hill (5 miles south-west). Not far away are Merton Park Green Walks and Henman Hill.
- Local schools include Rutlish School (less than half a mile east) and Wimbledon School of Art (under half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The Edward Rayne pub (0.7 miles west)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Wimbledon Chase? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
- 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