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Paella party catering in Somers Town, Greater London
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Somers Town and Greater London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering near Somers Town
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
About our paella party catering in Somers Town
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a picture. Whether it’s milestone birthdays and leaving dos and retirements, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegetable paella.
In Somers Town, 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. Send a photo of the garden. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Somers Town (NW1W, NW1, W1T)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Somers Town
Also in Somers Town
Somers Town questions
What’s the nearest station to Somers Town for guests?
London Euston station, in Somers Town itself.
Could we have live paella in Lewis Cubitt Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Usually, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it is a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Somers Town is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Is live paella right for your party?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Catering across Greater London, including Somers Town
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
As a London location, Somers Town 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 photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Somers Town
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Planning a party in Somers Town
Somers Town is about 1 mile north-west of St Pancras, in Greater London. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Somers Town and nearby villages. Somers Town is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook.
Parks such as Lewis Cubitt Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Local halls and clubs near Somers Town are an option if the garden is small.
Wherever your party is in NW1W, NW1 and W1T, we can cook for your guests. From Euston Road, Duke's Road and Phoenix Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Being close to the A400 and A501, Somers Town is simple for us to get to for your party. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Euston (1 mile south), Kings Cross (1 mile east), Agar Town (1 mile north), Bloomsbury (1 mile south-east) and Fitzrovia (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west) and Ruislip (12 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Montfichet's Tower (1.8 miles south-east) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Somers Town include Regent High School (under half a mile north) and UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies (within half a mile south)
- Local pubs include Prince Arthur pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Wellcome Collection (within half a mile south)
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Give separate numbers for children
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Occasions we cook for in Somers Town
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
If guests are coming by rail, London Euston station is in Somers Town itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- 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