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Paella party catering in South Bank, Greater London
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in South Bank and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering for South Bank events
Paella party catering in South Bank, cooked live
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. For anniversary celebrations and family get-togethers, we can cook tapas, vegetable paella and mixed paella for your guests.
Planning a London party in South Bank? Live paella means no cooking for you, in a garden, on a patio or at a venue. Mention any parking permits. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Area
- South Bank (SE1, WC2E, WC2N)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Hosting a paella party in South Bank
South Bank is about 1 mile west of London, in Greater London. Give us the address of your party in South Bank, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If guests are coming by rail, South Bank has its own station, London Waterloo station. Parks such as Jubilee Gardens usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Paella party catering in SE1, WC2E and WC2N is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include York Road, Spur Road and Lower Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. South Bank sits on or near the A301 and A302, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. For parties just outside South Bank, we cover Waterloo (1 mile south-east), Adelphi (1 mile north-west), Charing Cross (1 mile north-west), Temple (1 mile north-east) and Aldwych (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Baynard's Castle (0.9 miles north-east) and Royal Waterloo Hospital for Children and Women (within half a mile north-east). Not far away are Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near South Bank include London Nautical School (less than half a mile north-east) and St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School (under half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Hole In The Wall pub (less than half a mile east)
- Local facilities include The BFI Reuben Library (within half a mile north-east) and Liberty of the Savoy (less than half a mile north)
Nearby places to South Bank
Also in South Bank
How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
FAQs for South Bank
Could we have live paella in Jubilee Gardens?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it is a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Frequently, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Warn the neighbours
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
South Bank 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Sunset in South Bank is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in South Bank?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Events in South Bank and across Greater London
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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