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Paella Party Catering for Richmond events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Richmond. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering near Richmond
Paella party catering in Richmond, made fresh on the day
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. Popular choices include seafood paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are frequently booked for leaving dos and retirements and family get-togethers.
Most parties in Richmond are in back gardens, which in London can be compact. A level spot away from fences and trees, plus parking nearby, is all we need. A photo of the garden helps. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Richmond (TW9, TW1, TW10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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’ll do the cooking.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Warn the neighbours
- Count adults and children separately
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Plan seats for most guests
We are set up before guests arrive.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Richmond parties: what to know
Richmond is about 5 miles south-west of Kensington, in Greater London. From the centre of Richmond to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Richmond is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Richmond to London (about 9 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Vineyard Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, Richmond station is about 0.5 miles away.
For paella party catering in TW9, TW1 and TW10, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Kew Road, Dee Road and Park Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. We also cook at parties in Petersham (1 mile south), St Margarets (1 mile west), Eel Pie Island (1 mile south-west), Ham (1 mile south) and Isleworth (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are South Middlesex Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Eel Pie Island Museum (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Richmond Hill and Ham Lands.
- Nearby schools include Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School (0.6 miles east) and Kneller Hall Junior School (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Victoria pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (2.3 miles north-west)
Nearby places to Richmond
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Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For a late-May party in Richmond, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Is live paella right for your party?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Richmond hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Richmond questions
We are having a ceremony at The Vineyard Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in Terrace and Buccleuch Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What does paella party catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is paella OK for kids?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Somewhere close to park and unload
As a London location, Richmond is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Richmond
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
For event organisers in Richmond
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
How we price paella party catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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