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Paella catering in TW10
Planning an event in TW10? We cook in Ham, Petersham and Richmond and every street in between, with live paella cooked at your venue.
Book live paella in TW10
Towns and villages in TW10
Our catering across TW10
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: use our quote form.
Paella catering in TW10: what to expect
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in TW10. We cook mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and paella Valenciana, and typical bookings are for christenings and family gatherings and community events and fairs.
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
What it costs in TW10
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella
- A clear, itemised quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Ask for a quote
Planning paella catering in TW10? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
What’s near Ham
You will find us cooking near Meadlands Primary School, Teddington School and Ham Christian Centre, among other places. Other local landmarks include Sudbrook Park (0.6 miles north-east), Grey Court School (under half a mile north) and The New Inn Public House (less than half a mile east). Ham’s nearest station is Teddington station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Teddington Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and Coombe (2.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Kew Gardens Lake and Richmond Hill.
Catering events across TW10
From Richmond, Kingston upon Thames and Richmond upon Thames to 0 villages and hamlets, events across TW10 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Ham: Parks such as Sudbrook Park generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Teddington station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Evenings in Ham stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Mention any other courses or food
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Have seats for most of your guests
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
Who books paella catering?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in TW10 and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Staff parties and work lunches
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Staff numbers and hours
- Who provides the crockery
- VAT, if it applies
FAQs for TW10
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
- 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