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Paella Party Catering in Petersham
Looking for paella party catering in Petersham? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
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Paella party catering for your party in Petersham
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a photo. For family get-togethers and garden get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of vegetable paella, seafood paella and churros.
Throwing a party in Petersham? Live paella means no cooking for you, in a garden, on a patio or at a venue. Tell us about parking permits. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Petersham (TW10, TW1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. A summer party in Petersham stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Perfect for your party in Petersham
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Milestone birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Petersham can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Hosting a paella party in Petersham
Petersham is about 1 mile south of Richmond, in Greater London. Across the TW10 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Petersham is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St Peter's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is St Margarets (London) station, about 0.9 miles north-west.
Wherever your party is in TW10 and TW1, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a party on streets such as Sandy Lane, River Lane and Arosa Road. If your venue is just outside Petersham, we also cover Richmond (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile south), Eel Pie Island (1 mile west), St Margarets (1 mile north-west) and Strawberry Hill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eel Pie Island Museum (1 mile west) and Coombe (2.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Petersham include Kew Gardens Lake and Richmond Hill.
- Schools near Petersham include Grey Court School (0.7 miles south-west) and St Catherine's School (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Fox and Duck pub (less than half a mile south)
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Petersham is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Warn the neighbours
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
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What else we do in Petersham
What’s in the pans
Churros
All ages love churros.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Why choose live paella in Petersham?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Events in Petersham and across Greater London
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Petersham: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Peter's Church?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is parking a problem for events in Petersham?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you come to Petersham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Petersham. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Often, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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