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Paella party catering in Kensal Town, Greater London
Planning paella party catering in Kensal Town? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Paella party catering for Kensal Town events
How our paella party catering works in Kensal Town
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Typical bookings include wakes and celebrations of life and baby celebrations, serving vegetable paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Most parties in Kensal Town 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. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Kensal Town (W10, W9, W11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Sunset in Kensal Town is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Kensal Town questions
We are having a ceremony at St Thomas Kensal Town: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What about parking in Kensal Town?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
About the dishes
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Places near Kensal Town
Also in Kensal Town
Why choose paella party catering in Kensal Town?
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Kensal Town and Greater London:
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
- Big family gatherings
Thinking of a party in Emslie Horniman's Pleasance? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Who provides the crockery
- How bad weather is handled
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Kensal Town? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a paella party in Kensal Town
Kensal Town is about 2 miles north of Kensington, in Greater London. From the centre of Kensal Town to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Kensal Town is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook.
After a christening at a church like St Thomas Kensal Town, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Kensal Town can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook.
We cater parties across W10, W9 and W11 and the streets around it. That could mean a party in a garden on Peach Road, Parry Road and Barlby Road or the roads around them. Kensal Town is on the A4207, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to Kensal Town for paella party catering include North Kensington (1 mile west), Notting Dale (1 mile south), Kensal Rise (1 mile north-west), Queen's Park (1 mile north-east) and Kensal Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Ladbroke Estate (0.8 miles south) and Westfield London (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Kensal Town includes Campden Hill and Greville Place nature reserve.
- Schools near Kensal Town include All Saints Catholic College (under half a mile south-west) and Maida Vale School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Eagle pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
As a London location, Kensal Town 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’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Count adults and children separately
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. 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 choose Love Paella in Kensal Town
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- We cover Kensal Town and the whole of Greater London
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
- 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