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Paella Party Catering for North Sheen events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in North Sheen: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in North Sheen?
Paella party catering for your party in North Sheen
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We’re frequently asked to cater garden get-togethers and big family gatherings, serving churros, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
Throwing a party in North Sheen? Live paella means no cooking for you, in a garden, on a patio or at a venue. Tell us about parking permits. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- North Sheen (TW9, SW14, W4)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your party in North Sheen
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in North Sheen book us for occasions like:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
If guests are coming by rail, Kew Gardens station is in North Sheen itself.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How each diet is kept separate
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
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.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
North Sheen questions
What’s the nearest station to North Sheen for guests?
Kew Gardens station, in North Sheen itself.
Is parking a problem for events in North Sheen?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Do you come to North Sheen?
We do. North Sheen is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including North Sheen.
Should we have more than one paella?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Hosting a paella party in North Sheen
North Sheen is about 3 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. Parties in North Sheen are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. North Sheen is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Kew Palace (1 mile north-west) and Chiswick House (1 mile north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Parks such as Dukes Meadows generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Paella party catering in TW9, SW14 and W4 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Kent Road, Ibis Lane and The Avenue or a nearby road, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater parties in Kew (1 mile north), Grove Park (1 mile north-east), Strand-on-the-Green (1 mile north), East Sheen (1 mile south-east) and Mortlake (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in 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 east).
A little further out are Museum No. 2. Monocotyledons and Cryptogams (0.9 miles north-west) and Livat Hammersmith (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near North Sheen include Kew Gardens Lake and Duke's Hollow.
- Schools near North Sheen include Kew College Prep (0.5 miles north-west) and Chiswick School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Tap on the Line (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Acton (2.2 miles north)
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in North Sheen
- Catering across Greater London, including North Sheen
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Step by step
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in North Sheen is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
- 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