Greater London · England
Paella Party Catering in London
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in London. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in London?
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Paella party catering for your party in London
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We’re frequently asked to cater anniversary celebrations and retirement celebrations, serving churros, tapas and seafood paella.
In London, parties range from back gardens to function rooms and clubs. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot outside or under cover. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- London (CR0, E14, CR4, SW11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parties in London: gardens, venues and local tips
London is in Greater London. Across the CR0 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 764 places in Greater London.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St George the Martyr, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, Elephant & Castle station is in London itself.
Paella party catering in CR0, E14, CR4 and SW11 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include Walcot Square, Surrey Square and Sutherland Square, and we can cook for a party on any of them. London sits on or near the A2 and A10, which makes travel to your party easy. Other places close to London for paella party catering include Walworth (1 mile south), Bermondsey (1 mile east), Camberwell (2 miles south), South Bermondsey (2 miles south-east) and Surrey Canal (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (14 miles west). London is one of the larger places we cover in Greater London, with plenty of venues for parties.
A little further out are Gabriel's Wharf (0.8 miles north-west) and Museum of Life Sciences (within half a mile north-east). Open spaces near London include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near London include London School of Musical Theatre (less than half a mile west) and Ark Globe Academy (less than half a mile south)
- Nearby, you will find Trinity Arms Public House (within half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include The BFI Reuben Library (1 mile north-west) and County of London (1.1 miles north)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why London hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Also in London
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella typically gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What affects the price in London
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. At midsummer, it’s light in London 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.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- 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 are done.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in London
What’s the nearest station to London for guests?
London has its own station: Elephant & Castle station.
Can you cook in Newington Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Do you cover London?
We do. We cook at events in London and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Perfect for your party in London
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthday parties
- Big family gatherings
Historic houses near London include Mansion House (1 mile north) and Dr Johnson's House (1.2 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before booking anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- How each diet is kept separate
- 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