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Paella party catering in West Ealing, 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 for events in West Ealing.
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering for West Ealing events
Paella party catering in West Ealing, cooked live
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around West Ealing. For wakes and memorial gatherings and leaving dos and retirements, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, churros and tapas.
In West Ealing, 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. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- West Ealing (W7, W13, UB2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your party in West Ealing
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big family gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
Thinking of a party in Drayton Green? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Questions to ask before booking
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Space, access and power needs
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Have bins ready
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
As a London location, West Ealing 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 will advise.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
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Live paella or other catering?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why West Ealing hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A quote that spells everything out
See How we price And The cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in West Ealing? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in West Ealing is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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West Ealing: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at St Mary's Cathedral: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in Drayton Green?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A photo helps.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Parties in West Ealing: gardens, venues and local tips
West Ealing is about 1 mile west of Ealing, in Greater London. From the centre of West Ealing to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. West Ealing is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from West Ealing to London (11 miles away).
After a christening at a church like St Mary's Cathedral, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, West Ealing has its own station, Hanwell station.
This part of Greater London takes in W7, W13 and UB2. Local streets include Park Road, Green Lane and Dean's Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. With the A4001 close by, West Ealing is simple for us to get to with everything for your party. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Hanwell (1 mile east), Dormers Wells (1 mile north-west), Ealing (1 mile east), South Ealing (2 miles east) and Pitshanger (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles east), Marylebone (8 miles east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (2.4 miles east) and Ealing Hospital (under half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Long Wood and Middle Lake.
- Local schools include Drayton Manor High School (0.5 miles north) and Cuckoo Schools (0.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Viaduct pub (under half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Ealing (1.4 miles east)
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
- 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