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Paella catering in TW2
We cook at events in every part of the TW2 postcode district, which takes in Whitton, Twickenham and Hounslow. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Live paella across TW2
Places in TW2
- Whitton
- Twickenham
- Hounslow
- Teddington
- Hanworth
- Fulwell
- Eel Pie Island
- Hampton Hill
- Strawberry Hill
- Ivybridge
Events we cater in TW2
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
About paella catering in TW2
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and weddings, from canapés to evening food.
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- 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.
Prices in TW2
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
What’s near Whitton
Locally, our events take us close to Duke of Cambridge pub, Crane Park and The Richmond upon Thames School and the streets around them. Also close by are Royal Military School of Music (less than half a mile north), Trafalgar Infant School (0.5 miles south) and All Saints Church (under half a mile south). There’s a railway station in Whitton itself: Whitton station. Nearby you will also find South Middlesex Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (1.5 miles north). For a walk before or after the party, there is Garden Lake and Richmond Hill.
Paella catering in TW2: local guide
From Twickenham, Hounslow and Teddington to 1 villages and hamlets, events across TW2 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.
Whitton: If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Royal Military School of Music, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, Whitton station is in Whitton itself. Planning an evening event in Whitton? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
About the dishes
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
What paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in TW2
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
Whatever you’re celebrating in TW2, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Tell us what else is being served
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Your questions about paella catering in TW2
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Which paellas do you recommend?
That depends on who’s coming. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Is paella a full meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
- 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