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Paella party catering in Millbank, Greater London
Looking for paella party catering in Millbank? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Live paella party catering in Millbank
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it is light in Millbank until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Paella party catering in Millbank, cooked live
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. We’re often asked to cater anniversary celebrations and wakes and memorial gatherings, with mixed paella, churros and seafood paella.
Planning a London party in Millbank? Live paella keeps you out of the kitchen, and works in gardens, on patios and at hired venues. Mention any parking permits. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Millbank (SW1P, W1J, SW1V)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Millbank
What else we do in Millbank
Hosting a paella party in Millbank
Millbank is about 1 mile south-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Millbank and nearby villages. We cook in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Nearby historic houses include Clarence House (under half a mile north-west) and Buckingham Palace (less than half a mile west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is London Victoria station, about 0.6 miles south-west.
Anywhere in SW1P, W1J and SW1V, we can bring paella party catering to you. Local streets include Eaton Lane, Wilton Road and Castle Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. You will find Millbank on the A4 and A202, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Close by, we cover parties in Westminster (1 mile north), Victoria (1 mile south-west), Pimlico (1 mile south), Vauxhall (1 mile south-east) and Lambeth (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles north-east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Kingly Court (0.9 miles north) and Westminster St Margaret and St John (less than half a mile north). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include Blewcoat School (under half a mile south-west) and St Matthew's School (within half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Grafton Arms (less than half a mile south)
- Local facilities include London Library (0.6 miles north)
Millbank questions
We’re having a ceremony at Christ Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in St James's Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Is paella OK for kids?
Yes. Children generally love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. Send your date and we’ll check.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
As a London location, Millbank 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.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
Events we cater in Millbank
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Baby celebrations
- Family reunions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Parks such as St James's Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Before booking anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Warn the neighbours
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Add a diet question to the invitation
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, at a safe distance.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
What affects the price in Millbank
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Millbank
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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