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Paella Party Catering in City of Westminster
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in City of Westminster. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Birthday parties
Planning an event in City of Westminster?
How our paella party catering works in City of Westminster
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around City of Westminster. Whether it’s big birthdays and street and neighbourhood parties, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, mixed paella and churros.
Planning a London party in City of Westminster? Live paella means no cooking for you, and works in gardens, on patios and at hired venues. Tell us about parking permits. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- City of Westminster (W2, NW8, W9, SW1V)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in City of Westminster is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
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City of Westminster parties: what to know
City of Westminster is about 3 miles west of London, in Greater London. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in City of Westminster and nearby villages. City of Westminster is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Nearby historic houses include Handel Hendrix House (within half a mile east) and Burlington House (0.7 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near City of Westminster can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook.
For paella party catering in W2, NW8, W9 and SW1V, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include Portman Square, Grosvenor Square and Cavendish Square; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. City of Westminster is on the A4 and A5, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Other places close to City of Westminster for paella party catering include Marylebone (1 mile north-east), Mayfair (1 mile south-east), Tyburn (1 mile west), Burlington Estate (1 mile south-east) and Connaught Village (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles south-east), Shoreditch (3 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (4 miles east) and Hampstead (3 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Greater London, City of Westminster has lots of places to hold a party.
Other landmarks nearby include Fortius Clinic (within half a mile north) and Westminster St James (0.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near City of Westminster include Serpentine and Primrose Hill.
- Nearby schools include The St Marylebone CofE School (0.5 miles north) and LITE Regal International School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Devonshire Arms (within half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Royal Society of Medicine Library (less than half a mile north-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions from City of Westminster
What’s the nearest station to City of Westminster for guests?
Bond Street station, in City of Westminster itself.
Can you cook in Hyde Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
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.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Warn the neighbours
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
What paella party catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
City of Westminster is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Events we cater in City of Westminster
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
In City of Westminster and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Thinking of a party in Hyde Park? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What happens if it rains
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
Live paella or other catering?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover City of Westminster and the whole of Greater London
Also near City of Westminster
What else we do in City of Westminster
- 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