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Paella catering in SW1P
Hosting a party in SW1P? We cover Westminster, Pimlico and Millbank and the rest of the district, with paella cooked from scratch.
Paella catering in SW1P
Towns and villages in SW1P
Events we cater in SW1P
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Paella catering in SW1P: what to expect
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. We cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for staff parties and work lunches and weddings, from canapés to evening food.
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Pricing in SW1P
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Westminster
We cook for events around St Matthew's School, London Library and St James's Park and the streets around them. Also close by are Christ Church (under half a mile south-west), Grafton Arms (under half a mile south), Blewcoat School (under half a mile south-west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (within half a mile east). The closest station to Westminster is London Victoria station, about 0.6 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Baynard's Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Kingly Court (0.9 miles north). For a walk before or after the party, there’s Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local facilities include Westminster St Margaret and St John (under half a mile north)
Live paella across SW1P: what to know
SW1P covers everything from Kennington, Victoria and Little Portugal 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.
Westminster: For guests coming by train, London Victoria station is about 0.6 miles away. Thinking of a picnic-style party in St James's Park? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Around midsummer it stays light in Westminster 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’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Tell us what else is being served
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Tell us how many children are coming
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
What affects the price in SW1P
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Send us the date, your venue or SW1P postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in SW1P? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Questions from SW1P
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
- 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