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Paella Party Catering for Kingston upon Thames events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Kingston upon Thames and the surrounding area.
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Paella party catering in Kingston upon Thames
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
How our paella party catering works in Kingston upon Thames
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. We are frequently asked to cater family reunions and leaving dos and retirements, serving vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas.
Most parties in Kingston upon Thames 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. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- Kingston upon Thames (KT2, KT1, TW10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. Sunset in Kingston upon Thames is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Let the neighbours know
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Kingston upon Thames: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for events in Kingston upon Thames?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
What’s the nearest station to Kingston upon Thames for guests?
Kingston upon Thames has its own station: Kingston station.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
What affects the price in Kingston upon Thames
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Kingston upon Thames 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 picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
For event organisers in Kingston upon Thames
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Catering across Greater London, including Kingston upon Thames
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
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Also in Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames parties: what to know
Kingston upon Thames is about 7 miles south-west of Kensington, in Greater London. Anywhere in KT2, we can bring the pans to you. Kingston upon Thames is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Kingston upon Thames to London (11 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Kingston upon Thames has its own station, Kingston station. If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Kingston upon Thames can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook.
Anywhere in KT2, KT1 and TW10, we can cook for your guests. Whether your party is on Sigrist Square, Old London Road and London Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. With the B3365 close by, Kingston upon Thames is simple for us to get to with everything for your party. Nearby, we also cater parties in Norbiton (1 mile east), Coombe (2 miles east), New Malden (2 miles south-east), Coombe Hill (2 miles north-east) and Motspur Park (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Chessington Castle Hill (4 miles south) and Kingston Hospital (0.7 miles east). The countryside around Kingston upon Thames includes Rose Walk and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Local schools include Tiffin School (within half a mile south-east) and Kingston Grammar School (within half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Grey Horse pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Coombe (1.6 miles east)
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
- 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