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Paella Party Catering in Hampton Wick
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Hampton Wick and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Baby celebrations
- Family get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering in Hampton Wick
About our paella party catering in Hampton Wick
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes and memorial gatherings and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, with tapas, seafood paella and churros.
Planning a London party in Hampton Wick? Live paella means no cooking for you, in a garden, on a patio or at a venue. Mention any parking permits. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Hampton Wick (KT1, KT2, TW11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it’s light in Hampton Wick until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Nearby places to Hampton Wick
Other catering in Hampton Wick
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Plan seats for most guests
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Parties in Hampton Wick: gardens, venues and local tips
Hampton Wick is about 3 miles south-east of Twickenham, in Greater London. From the centre of Hampton Wick to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Hampton Wick is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
After a christening at a church like All Saints Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, Hampton Wick has its own station, Hampton Wick station.
We cater parties across the KT1, KT2 and TW11 postcode area and the streets around it. Your party could be at a home on Park Road, Fife Road and East Road. If your venue is just outside Hampton Wick, we also cover Teddington (1 mile north-west), Ham (2 miles north), East Molesey (2 miles west), Strawberry Hill (2 miles north-west) and Hampton Hill (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (10 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (8 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Chessington Castle Hill (3.8 miles south) and Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (2.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include The Wood and The Lake.
- Local schools include Tiffin School (0.5 miles east) and Kingston Grammar School (0.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include Foresters Arms (within half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Coombe (2 miles east)
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
How we price paella party catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Hampton Wick
We’re having a ceremony at All Saints Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Could we have live paella in Canbury Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Usually, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Do you cater in Hampton Wick?
We do. Hampton Wick is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How far in advance should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. We’ll check availability straight away.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Hampton Wick 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 picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Who books paella party catering in Hampton Wick?
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
Nearby historic houses include Hampton Court Palace (1.4 miles south-west) and Strawberry Hill House (2.1 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- Space, access and power needs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- 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