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Paella catering in UB10
We cater across all of the UB10 postcode district, including Hillingdon, Ickenham and Hayes. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Planning an event in UB10?
Where we cater in UB10
Our catering across UB10
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
Our paella catering in UB10
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the aroma does the rest. Popular choices include seafood paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are often booked for weddings, from canapés to evening food and summer garden parties.
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Cost
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why hosts in UB10 choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Near you in Hillingdon
Events here are frequently close to Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens, Highfield Primary School and Church of St John. Also close by are Red Lion pub (0.6 miles west), Oak Wood School (within half a mile north-east) and Abbotsfield School for Boys (within half a mile east). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is West Drayton station, about 2.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (1.4 miles north-west) and Hillingdon Hospital (1 mile south-west). Open spaces near Hillingdon include Northala Fields and Gutteridge Wood and Meadows.
Paella catering in UB10: local guide
Across UB10, we cook in 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Hayes, Hillingdon and Uxbridge to a quiet hamlet: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Hillingdon: For guests coming by train, the nearest station is West Drayton station, about 2.2 miles south-west. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Planning an evening event in Hillingdon? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Confirm allergies by email
- Mention any other courses or food
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Live paella or other catering?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- Staff numbers and hours
- The venue requirements
- Payment terms and deposit
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
FAQs for UB10
What is live paella catering?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
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.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
- 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