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Paella Party Catering for Swiss Cottage events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Swiss Cottage and the surrounding area.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Family get-togethers
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering for Swiss Cottage events
Hosting a paella party in Swiss Cottage
Swiss Cottage is about 1 mile south of Hampstead, in Greater London. Tell us where your party in Swiss Cottage will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Swiss Cottage is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Nearby historic houses include Winfield House (0.9 miles south-east) and Keats House (0.9 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. If guests are coming by rail, Swiss Cottage has its own station, South Hampstead station.
For paella party catering in NW3, NW8 and NW6, we plan around your venue and your guests. That could mean a party in a garden on Avenue Road, Acacia Road and Harben Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Swiss Cottage for paella party catering include South Hampstead (1 mile north), St John's Wood (1 mile south), Haverstock (1 mile east), Belsize Park (1 mile east) and Primrose Hill (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east) and Hoxton (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Isokon Gallery (0.8 miles north-east) and Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth (0.7 miles south). Open spaces near Swiss Cottage include The Long Water and Primrose Hill.
- Schools near Swiss Cottage include Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and St. Mary's Town and Country School (under half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include Cafe Med pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (0.7 miles north-east) and Cecil Sharp House (1.1 miles east)
Paella party catering for your party in Swiss Cottage
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children usually love a simple chicken paella. Typical bookings include garden parties and summer barbecues and christenings and naming days, with mixed paella, churros and vegetable paella.
In Swiss Cottage, 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 picture of the garden. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Location
- Swiss Cottage (NW3, NW8, NW6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Swiss Cottage
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Swiss Cottage and the whole of Greater London
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
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Perfect for your party in Swiss Cottage
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Swiss Cottage, people book us for occasions like:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of All Souls, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long the team stays
- Exactly what’s included in the price
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
As a London location, Swiss Cottage is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Swiss Cottage: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for events in Swiss Cottage?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
What’s the nearest station to Swiss Cottage for guests?
Swiss Cottage has its own station: South Hampstead station.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is my garden big enough?
Normally, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a photo and we will check.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. A summer party in Swiss Cottage stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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