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Paella party catering in Temple Bar, Greater London
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Temple Bar and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Family reunions
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering in Temple Bar
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Have bins ready
- Tell us how many children are coming
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Paella party catering in Temple Bar, cooked live
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. Typical bookings include anniversary celebrations and big birthdays, serving mixed paella, vegetable paella and churros.
Planning a London party in Temple Bar? Live paella keeps you out of the kitchen, in a garden, on a patio or at a venue. Mention any parking permits. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Temple Bar (WC2B, WC2E, EC1N)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
- Catering across Greater London, including Temple Bar
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
FAQs for Temple Bar
Is parking a problem for events in Temple Bar?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
We are having a ceremony at Temple Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
How early should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. Send your date and we will check.
Temple Bar parties: what to know
Temple Bar is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. For a party in Temple Bar, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Temple Bar is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook.
If guests are coming by rail, City Thameslink station is in Temple Bar itself. Nearby historic houses include Dr Johnson's House (under half a mile north-east) and Benjamin Franklin House (0.7 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Paella party catering in WC2B, WC2E and EC1N is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Main roads around Temple Bar include the A4 and A40, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Temple (1 mile south), Clare Market (1 mile west), Aldwych (1 mile west), Blackfriars (1 mile east) and Covent Garden (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (0.5 miles east) and Twinings Museum (less than half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Temple Bar include Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Local schools include Mercers' School (less than half a mile north) and London Nautical School (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Queen's Head Tavern (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include British Library of Political and Economic Science (less than half a mile west) and Liberty of the Savoy (under half a mile south-west)
What paella party catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Where we can cook in Temple Bar
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
As a London location, Temple Bar is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Temple Bar
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
A closer look at the menu
Churros
All ages love churros.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Temple Bar 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.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Planning paella party catering in Temple Bar? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Related guides
Who books paella party catering in Temple Bar?
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Big family gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
After a christening at a church like Temple Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How bad weather is handled
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What else we do in Temple Bar
- 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