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Paella Party Catering in Coombe Hill
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Coombe Hill.
- Summer garden parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering near Coombe Hill
How our paella party catering works in Coombe Hill
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. We are frequently asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and neighbourhood celebrations, with churros, mixed paella and tapas.
Most parties in Coombe Hill 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. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Coombe Hill (SW15, KT2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Coombe Hill 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
Is live paella right for your party?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Coombe Hill: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Richmond Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What about parking in Coombe Hill?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Generally. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you cover Coombe Hill?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Coombe Hill and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
Also near Coombe Hill
Also in Coombe Hill
Party venues around Coombe Hill
Coombe Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Kingston upon Thames, in Greater London. Tell us where your party in Coombe Hill will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Coombe Hill is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Coombe Hill can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook. After a christening at a church like St John the Baptist, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
For paella party catering in SW15 and KT2, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your party is on Keswick Avenue, Derwent Avenue and Robin Hood Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Coombe Hill sits on or near the A308, which makes travel to your party easy. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Kingston Vale (1 mile east), Putney Vale (1 mile east), Coombe (1 mile south), Norbiton (2 miles south-west) and Motspur Park (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Coombe (0.7 miles south) and Bentall Centre (2.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Kingston Hill Road area and Fishpond Wood and Beverley Meads.
- Nearby schools include Canbury School (0.7 miles south-west) and Coombe Girls' School (1.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Duke of Cambridge pub (within half a mile north-east)
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Coombe Hill? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Coombe Hill is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Let the neighbours know
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Coombe Hill, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
- 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