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Paella Party Catering for Holland Park events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Holland Park and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Baby celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering in Holland Park
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it’s light in Holland Park 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.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- 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
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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How our paella party catering works in Holland Park
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. Popular choices include seafood paella, mixed paella and tapas, and typical bookings are for birthday parties and engagement and anniversary parties.
Planning a London party in Holland Park? Live paella keeps you out of the kitchen, in a garden, on a patio or at a venue. Tell us about parking permits. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Holland Park (W8, W11, W14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Holland Park
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Summer garden parties
- Big family gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Kensington Olympia station, about 0.5 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Nearby places to Holland Park
Other catering in Holland Park
What’s in the pans
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
Holland Park questions
What about parking in Holland Park?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St George?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Typically. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Paella compared with other options
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Holland Park
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- We cover Holland Park and the whole of Greater London
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Parties in Holland Park: gardens, venues and local tips
Holland Park is about 1 mile north of Kensington, in Greater London. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Holland Park and nearby villages. Holland Park is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
After a christening at a church like Church of St George, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Holland Park can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook.
Here we cover the W8, W11 and W14 postcode area. Local streets include Dukes Lane, Milson Road and Elsham Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Holland Park sits on or near the A402 and A4204, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. If your venue is just outside Holland Park, we also cover Kensington (1 mile south), Notting Hill (1 mile north), Shepherd's Bush (1 mile west), Notting Dale (1 mile north) and White City (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (5 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles east), Walthamstow (10 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Montfichet's Tower (4.5 miles east) and St Mary Abbot's Hospital (0.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Holland Park includes Campden Hill and WWT London Wetland Centre.
- Schools near Holland Park include Fox Primary School (within half a mile north-east) and Kensington School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Windsor Castle in Kensington pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Ladbroke Estate (0.6 miles north) and Abdus Salam Library (1.2 miles east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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 affects the price in Holland Park
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Count adults and children separately
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, from a safe distance.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
- 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