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Paella catering in SW10
Live paella catering across SW10, from World's End, Little Chelsea and Chelsea. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Live paella across SW10
Towns and villages in SW10
- World's End
- Little Chelsea
- Chelsea
- South Kensington
- Parsons Green
- Walham Green
- West Brompton
- Chelsea Harbour
- Sands End
Our catering across SW10
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
About paella catering in SW10
Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. On the menu are seafood paella, vegan paella and black rice, and typical bookings are for leaving dos and retirements and community events and fairs.
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
What you will pay
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why hosts in SW10 choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Fast service from the pan
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in SW10, and we will put together a menu and price.
Landmarks near World's End
Events here are frequently close to William Parnell Park, English National Ballet School and St John's Church Centre and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The World's End pub (less than half a mile north-east), Chelsea Academy (within half a mile south-west), Natural History Museum Library and Archives (1 mile north) and Ashburnham Community School (less than half a mile south-east). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Imperial Wharf station, about 0.5 miles south. A little further out are Baynard's Castle (4 miles north-east) and Westminster St Margaret and St John (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around World's End includes Battersea Park Lake and Campden Hill.
Catering events across SW10
SW10 covers everything from Chelsea, South Kensington and Parsons Green to 0 small villages and hamlets, and live paella works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
World's End: Parks such as William Parnell Park normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. For guests coming by train, Imperial Wharf station is about 0.5 miles away. In World's End, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is typically served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Ask for labels on each pan
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
Why live paella works
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in SW10 book us for occasions like:
- Company summer parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
SW10 questions
Can you feed a lot of people?
It is ideal. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
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.
What is live paella catering?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Is paella a full meal?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
- 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