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Paella Party Catering for Mortlake events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Mortlake: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and christenings
Planning an event in Mortlake?
Mortlake parties: what to know
Mortlake is about 3 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. For paella party catering in Mortlake, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Mortlake. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Mortlake can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook. Historic houses near Mortlake include Chiswick House (1.3 miles north) and Hogarth's House (1.5 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
For paella party catering in SW14, SW13 and SW15, we plan around your venue and timings. Your party could be at a home on Elm Road, Well Lane and Coval Road. Main roads around Mortlake include the A3003, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. We also cook at parties in East Sheen (1 mile south-west), North Sheen (1 mile north-west), Barnes (1 mile north-east), Grove Park (1 mile north) and Roehampton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles north-east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barnes Hospital (less than half a mile east) and Ubuntu Museum: African Museum of Humanity (1.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Mortlake include Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Nearby schools include Richmond Park Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and Ibstock Place School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Hare and Hounds pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Acton (2.8 miles north)
Paella party catering for your party in Mortlake
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. For family reunions and anniversary celebrations, we can cook tapas, mixed paella and seafood paella for your guests.
In Mortlake, a back-garden party is the usual choice, even if the garden is small. We need a level spot clear of fences and trees, and somewhere to park and unload. Send a photo of the garden. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated.
- Where
- Mortlake (SW14, SW13, SW15)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Mortlake
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Mortlake and across Greater London
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Mortlake is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Warn the neighbours
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Also near Mortlake
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For event organisers in Mortlake
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Questions from Mortlake
Which station should guests use for Mortlake?
Mortlake station, in Mortlake itself.
Can you cook in Palewell Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
How early should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. Send your date and we will check.
Do you come to Mortlake?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Mortlake is within our area and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Occasions we cook for in Mortlake
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Parks such as Palewell Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Questions to ask before you book
- How bad weather is handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
What affects the price in Mortlake
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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