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Paella Party Catering in Old Chiswick
Looking for paella party catering in Old Chiswick? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
Live paella party catering in Old Chiswick
About our paella party catering in Old Chiswick
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a photo if you’re unsure. Typical bookings include street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and anniversaries and engagement parties, with mixed paella, churros and tapas.
Throwing a party in Old Chiswick? Live paella keeps you out of the kitchen, and works in gardens, on patios and at hired venues. Tell us about parking permits. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Old Chiswick (W4, SW13, W6)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Count adults and children separately
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Your questions about paella party catering in Old Chiswick
We are having a ceremony at St. Nicholas Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in Turnham Green?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Step by step
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer party in Old Chiswick stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- 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
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Planning a party in Old Chiswick
Old Chiswick is about 2 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. From the centre of Old Chiswick to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Old Chiswick is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Old Chiswick to London (about 7 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Chiswick station, about 0.8 miles south-west. Thinking of a party in Turnham Green? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
We cook at parties all over W4, SW13 and W6. From Short Road, Quick Road and Paxton Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Turnham Green (1 mile west), Chiswick (1 mile north-west), Grove Park (1 mile west), Barnes (1 mile south) and Hammersmith (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (6 miles north-east), Shoreditch (8 miles east) and Walthamstow (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include West London Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Livat Hammersmith (1.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Campden Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Swedish School (less than half a mile east) and Chiswick School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find George and Devonshire pub (within half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Polish Library POSK in London (0.8 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Acton (1.6 miles north-west)
Who books paella party catering in Old Chiswick?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Retirement celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Birthday parties
After a christening at a church like St. Nicholas Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before you book
- Space, access and power needs
- When payment is due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When final numbers are due
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Where we can cook in Old Chiswick
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Old Chiswick is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- 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