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Paella Party Catering for Richmond upon Thames events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Richmond upon Thames.
- Milestone birthdays
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
Book paella party catering in Richmond upon Thames
Paella party catering in Richmond upon Thames, cooked live
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. For street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and big family gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella and more.
In Richmond upon Thames, 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. A photo of the garden helps. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Richmond upon Thames (TW9, TW10, SW14, TW1)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Richmond upon Thames? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Let the neighbours know
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Count adults and children separately
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
As a London location, Richmond upon Thames is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Occasions we cook for in Richmond upon Thames
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Big family gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Historic houses near Richmond upon Thames include Pembroke Lodge (1.3 miles south) and Syon House (1.3 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- Travel and parking costs
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Questions from Richmond upon Thames
What about parking in Richmond upon Thames?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Which station should guests use for Richmond upon Thames?
Richmond station, in Richmond upon Thames itself.
How far in advance should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. We’ll check availability straight away.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Nearby places to Richmond upon Thames
What else we do in Richmond upon Thames
Hosting a paella party in Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames is about 3 miles south of Ealing, in Greater London. Across the TW9 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Richmond upon Thames is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Richmond upon Thames to London (about 9 miles away).
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Richmond upon Thames can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook. For guests coming by train, Richmond station is in Richmond upon Thames itself.
Paella party catering in TW9, TW10, SW14 and TW1 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include Church Road, King George Square and Topiary Square, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Richmond upon Thames is on the B321 and B322, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Nearby, we also cater parties in North Sheen (1 mile north-east), East Sheen (1 mile east), Mortlake (1 mile east), Kew (2 miles north-east) and Strand-on-the-Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eel Pie Island Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and West Middlesex University Hospital (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Richmond upon Thames includes Duke's Hollow and Richmond Hill.
- Local schools include Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School (less than half a mile south-east) and Kneller Hall Junior School (under half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse Richmond pub (under half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (2.4 miles west)
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Richmond upon Thames 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.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
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.
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Why choose live paella in Richmond upon Thames?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
- 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