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Paella party catering in Aldwych, Greater London
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Aldwych.
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
Paella party catering near Aldwych
How our paella party catering works in Aldwych
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Aldwych. We cook churros, seafood paella and tapas, and typical bookings are for street and neighbourhood parties and milestone birthdays.
Most parties in Aldwych are in back gardens, which in London can be compact. A level spot away from fences and trees, plus parking nearby, is all we need. A picture of the garden helps. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Aldwych (W1D, WC2H, W1F)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Count adults and children separately
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Is live paella right for your party?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A clear, itemised quote
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. For a late-May party in Aldwych, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Aldwych parties: what to know
Aldwych is about 1 mile north-west of London, in Greater London. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Aldwych and nearby villages. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
If guests are coming by rail, London Charing Cross station is about 0.5 miles away. Local halls and clubs near Aldwych are an option if the garden is small.
Wherever your party is in W1D, WC2H and W1F, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Aldwych sits on or near the A4 and A301, which makes travel to your party easy. We also cook at parties in Clare Market (1 mile north), Covent Garden (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile east), Temple (1 mile east) and Adelphi (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles east) and London Museum and Institute of Natural History (under half a mile south-west). The countryside around Aldwych includes Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include Mercers' School (0.5 miles north-east) and London Nautical School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Ye Old White Horse pub (less than half a mile north)
- Local facilities include LSE Shaw Library (under half a mile north-east) and Liberty of the Savoy (under half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Aldwych
Can you cook in Lincoln's Inn Fields?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
We are having a ceremony at St Mary le Strand: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How much does paella party catering cost in Aldwych?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
As a London location, Aldwych 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 will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
About the dishes
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Organising a club, school or community event in Aldwych? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Places near Aldwych
Other catering in Aldwych
- 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