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Paella catering in TW12
We cater across all of the TW12 postcode district, including Hampton, Hampton Hill and Teddington. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
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- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
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Paella catering across TW12
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Popular choices include vegetable paella, seafood paella and black rice, and we’re frequently booked for garden get-togethers and family celebrations and christenings.
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
What it costs in TW12
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 hosts in TW12 choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Catering across Greater London, including TW12
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
What’s near Hampton
In Hampton, that can mean a party near Lady Eleanor Holles School, Hampton High and Carlisle Park. Also close by are Hampton Infant School and Nursery (within half a mile south), Jolly Coopers pub (0.9 miles south-east) and All Saints' Hampton (within half a mile north-west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Hampton station, about 0.5 miles south. Nearby you will also find Treaty Centre (3.1 miles north) and Teddington Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Oak Avenue Local Nature Reserve and Richmond Hill.
Catering events across TW12
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in TW12, so whether your event is in Teddington, Hampton and Hanworth or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Hampton: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Hampton Infant School and Nursery, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, Hampton station is about 0.5 miles away. Planning an evening event in Hampton? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Tell us what else is being served
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
Events we cater in TW12
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’.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Paella compared with other options
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- How bad weather is handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
FAQs for TW12
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Yes, that’s what it’s made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Is paella enough as a main?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
- 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