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Paella catering in TW9
Paella, tapas and desserts across TW9, covering Richmond, Richmond upon Thames and North Sheen. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Book live paella in TW9
Areas within TW9
What we do in TW9
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: use our quote form.
About paella catering in TW9
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will suggest what suits your event. We are frequently asked to cater office lunches and staff parties and anniversary celebrations, serving vegan paella, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella.
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Prices in TW9
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Events in TW9 and across Greater London
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Around Richmond
In Richmond, that can mean a party near Kneller Hall Junior School, The Vineyard School and Terrace and Buccleuch Gardens and the streets around them. Nearby too are The Vineyard Church (less than half a mile north-west), The Victoria pub (less than half a mile north-west) and Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School (0.6 miles east). The nearest railway station is Richmond station, roughly 0.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include South Middlesex Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Eel Pie Island Museum (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Richmond includes Richmond Hill and Ham Lands.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (2.3 miles north-west)
Paella catering in TW9: local guide
From Richmond, Richmond upon Thames and Kew to 0 villages and hamlets, events across TW9 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.
Richmond: Parks such as Terrace and Buccleuch Gardens typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. For guests coming by train, Richmond station is about 0.5 miles away. Evenings in Richmond stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Is live paella right for you?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Who books paella catering?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, 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 TW9:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
FAQs for TW9
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes, that’s what it’s made for. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Is paella a full meal?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
- 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