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Paella party catering in Strand-on-the-Green, Greater London
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Strand-on-the-Green.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
Live paella party catering in Strand-on-the-Green
Paella party catering in Strand-on-the-Green, cooked live
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Typical bookings include leaving dos and retirements and naming days and christenings, serving churros, seafood paella and tapas.
In Strand-on-the-Green, a back-garden party is the usual choice, even if the garden is small. A level spot away from fences and trees, plus parking nearby, is all we need. Send a photo of the garden. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Strand-on-the-Green (W4, TW9, TW8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Strand-on-the-Green? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
As a London location, Strand-on-the-Green 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 will say what we think.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Occasions we cook for in Strand-on-the-Green
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Strand-on-the-Green and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big birthdays
- Family reunions
Nearby historic houses include Kew Palace (0.7 miles west) and Chiswick House (0.8 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Allergen information for each dish
Nearby places to Strand-on-the-Green
Also in Strand-on-the-Green
Hosting a paella party in Strand-on-the-Green
Strand-on-the-Green is about 2 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Strand-on-the-Green. Strand-on-the-Green is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Strand-on-the-Green can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook. After a christening at a church like St Paul's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Paella party catering in W4, TW9 and TW8 is planned around your venue. Whether your party is on Kew Road, Maze Road and Kent Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Strand-on-the-Green is on the A3000, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. If your venue is just outside Strand-on-the-Green, we also cover Kew (1 mile south), Grove Park (1 mile east), Gunnersbury (1 mile north), North Sheen (1 mile south) and Turnham Green (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles east), Marylebone (6 miles east), Kensington (3 miles east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Acton (1.6 miles north) and Livat Hammersmith (2.2 miles east). The countryside around Strand-on-the-Green includes Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Nearby schools include Kew College Prep (under half a mile south-west) and Chiswick School (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Bull's Head pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Library for Iranian Studies (1.6 miles north)
Questions from Strand-on-the-Green
What about parking in Strand-on-the-Green?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Which station should guests use for Strand-on-the-Green?
Chiswick station, about 0.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you cater in Strand-on-the-Green?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Strand-on-the-Green and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables can be added.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Why choose live paella in Strand-on-the-Green?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why Strand-on-the-Green hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Strand-on-the-Green and across Greater London
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Strand-on-the-Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan seats for most guests
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer party in Strand-on-the-Green 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.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Strand-on-the-Green, and we will put together a menu and price.
Related guides
- 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