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Paella catering in SW14
We cook at events in every part of the SW14 postcode district, which takes in Mortlake, East Sheen and Richmond upon Thames. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Paella catering in SW14
Towns and villages in SW14
Events we cater in SW14
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
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How paella catering works in SW14
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll suggest what suits your event. We’re often asked to cater festivals, fairs and school events and engagement and anniversary parties, with mixed paella, seafood paella and black rice.
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Prices in SW14
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover SW14 and the whole of Greater London
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Around Mortlake
Locally, our events take us close to Hare and Hounds pub, Thomson House School and Ibstock Place School. You will also find All Saints' Church (less than half a mile south-east), Richmond Park Academy (under half a mile south-east) and Palewell Park (0.5 miles south). There is a railway station in Mortlake itself: Mortlake station, handy for guests travelling by train. Other landmarks nearby include Barnes Hospital (within half a mile east) and Ubuntu Museum: African Museum of Humanity (1.1 miles south-east). For a walk before or after the party, there’s Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Acton (2.8 miles north)
Catering events across SW14
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in SW14, so whether your event is in Richmond upon Thames, Barnes and Chiswick or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Mortlake: If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like All Saints' Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, Mortlake station is in Mortlake itself. Around midsummer it stays light in Mortlake until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
How we price paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Planning paella catering in SW14? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in SW14
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
Here are some of the events we cook for around SW14:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Naming days and family parties
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
FAQs for SW14
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including SW14.
What happens with live paella?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
- 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