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Paella Party Catering in Loughborough Junction
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Loughborough Junction and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big birthdays
Live paella party catering in Loughborough Junction
Paella party catering for your party in Loughborough Junction
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Loughborough Junction. Popular choices include seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for milestone birthdays and garden get-togethers.
Most parties in Loughborough Junction 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.
- Area
- Loughborough Junction (SW9, SE5, SE24)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Parties in Loughborough Junction: gardens, venues and local tips
Loughborough Junction is about 1 mile east of Stockwell, in Greater London. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Loughborough Junction and the surrounding area. Loughborough Junction is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Matthew's Camberwell, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Parks such as Max Roach Park normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Here we cover the SW9, SE5 and SE24 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on Minet Road, Heron Road and Lowth Road. Other places close to Loughborough Junction for paella party catering include Angell Town (1 mile north-west), North Brixton (1 mile north-west), Stockwell (1 mile west), Brixton (1 mile south-west) and Little Portugal (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (4 miles north-west), Marylebone (4 miles north-west), Kensington (5 miles north-west), St Pancras (4 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north) and Walthamstow (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Streatham Hill (2 miles south-west) and St Giles' Hospital (1 mile north-east). The countryside around Loughborough Junction includes Battersea Park Lake and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
- Local schools include The Michael Tippett School (less than half a mile south) and The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service (under half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include Loughborough Hotel (less than half a mile north-west)
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria and bar staff available
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Tell us how many children are coming
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Towns and villages near Loughborough Junction
Other catering in Loughborough Junction
Common questions in Loughborough Junction
Which station should guests use for Loughborough Junction?
Loughborough Junction has its own station: Loughborough Junction station.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Matthew's Camberwell?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cater in Loughborough Junction?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Loughborough Junction. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Loughborough Junction.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Frequently, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it’s light in Loughborough Junction until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
As a London location, Loughborough Junction is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
Events we cater in Loughborough Junction
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Loughborough Junction and Greater London:
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Family reunions
- Retirement and leaving parties
Local halls and clubs near Loughborough Junction are an option if the garden is small.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- 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