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Paella party catering in Hook, Greater London
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Hook and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Big family gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood celebrations
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Paella party catering in Hook, made fresh on the day
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. Typical bookings include baby celebrations and wakes and celebrations of life, serving vegetable paella, tapas and mixed paella.
Planning a London party in Hook? Live paella keeps you out of the kitchen, in a garden, on a patio or at a venue. Tell us about parking permits. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Hook (KT9, KT6, KT10)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Parties in Hook: gardens, venues and local tips
Hook is about 2 miles north-west of Ewell, in Greater London. Whether your party is in the middle of Hook or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Hook include Fitznells Manor (2.6 miles south-east) and Hampton Court Palace (2.8 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Thinking of a party in Stokes Field? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Hook, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in KT9, KT6 and KT10, we can bring paella party catering to you. Streets in the area include Elm Road, Moor Lane and Glen Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. With the A243 close by, Hook is easy for us to reach for your party. Nearby, we also cater parties in Ditton Hill (1 mile north), Barwell (1 mile south-west), Long Ditton (1 mile north), Hinchley Wood (1 mile north-west) and Claygate (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles north-east), City of Westminster (12 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (10 miles north-east), St Pancras (14 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Chessington Castle Hill (1 mile south-east) and Municipal Borough of Surbiton (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kingston Hill Road area and The Lake.
- Schools near Hook include Southborough High School (0.6 miles north) and Shrewsbury House School (0.9 miles north)
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it is light in Hook until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
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.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
Planning paella party catering in Hook? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Catering across Greater London, including Hook
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Towns and villages near Hook
Also in Hook
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
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.
Occasions we cook for in Hook
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Hook, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family get-togethers
- Street and neighbourhood parties
After a christening at a church like St Paul's, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- Travel and parking costs
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
Where we can cook in Hook
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
As a London location, Hook is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Hook
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Common questions in Hook
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Hook for guests?
Chessington North station, in Hook itself.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
- 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