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Paella Party Catering for Kensington events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Kensington.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering in Kensington
Paella party catering for your party in Kensington
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. We cook mixed paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for summer garden parties and leaving dos and retirements.
Most parties in Kensington are in back gardens, which in London can be compact. We need a level spot clear of fences and trees, and somewhere to park and unload. Send a picture of the garden. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Kensington (W11, W8, W14, SW7)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer party in Kensington stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Common questions in Kensington
What about parking in Kensington?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Can you cook in Holland Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a picture and we’ll check.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
For event organisers in Kensington
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.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Also near Kensington
Other catering in Kensington
Perfect for your party in Kensington
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Parks such as Holland Park generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The venue requirements
Paella compared with other options
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Kensington
- A clear, itemised quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Parties in Kensington: gardens, venues and local tips
Kensington is about 5 miles west of London, in Greater London. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Kensington and the surrounding area. Kensington is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Barnabas, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Local halls and clubs near Kensington are an option if the garden is small.
We cover parties in every part of W11, W8, W14 and SW7. That could mean a party in a garden on Kensington High Street, Edwardes Square and Somerset Square or the roads around them. Kensington is on the A402 and B316, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Holland Park (1 mile north), Notting Hill (1 mile north), Shepherd's Bush (1 mile west), Notting Dale (1 mile north) and White City (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles east), Walthamstow (10 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles north-east). Being one of Greater London’s larger places, Kensington has lots of places to hold a party.
Well-known places in the area include Ladbroke Estate (0.9 miles north) and St Mary Abbot's Hospital (0.5 miles east). The countryside around Kensington includes WWT London Wetland Centre and The Long Water.
- Local schools include Holland Park School (under half a mile north) and Kensington School (0.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Scarsdale Tavern (within half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Abdus Salam Library (1 mile east)
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have enough chairs for most guests
Children love watching the paella cook.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Where we can cook in Kensington
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
Kensington is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella normally gets the photos.
- 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