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Paella catering in UB2
Paella, tapas and desserts across UB2, covering Southall, North Hyde and Norwood Green. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Paella catering in UB2
Areas within UB2
Catering in UB2
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Festival & event paella
- See all our catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Our paella catering in UB2
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. We are often asked to cater festivals, fairs and school events and christenings and family gatherings, with mixed paella, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella.
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
What you will pay
There is 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 choose Love Paella
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Fast service from the pan
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Local landmarks in Southall
In Southall, that can mean a party near Saint John, Glassy Junction pub and Villiers High School, among other places. You’ll also find Minet Country Park (1 mile west) and Hambrough Primary School (under half a mile north). Southall has its own railway station: Southall station. Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (2.8 miles south-east) and St Bernard's Hospital (1.2 miles east). Open spaces near Southall include Northala Fields and Middle Lake.
Live paella across UB2: what to know
From Southall, Hanwell and West Ealing to 1 villages and hamlets, events across UB2 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Southall: If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Hambrough Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Minet Country Park? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. In Southall, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Occasions we cook for in UB2
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Family celebrations and christenings
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Count adults and children separately
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
How we price paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
FAQs for UB2
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
What does paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
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.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
- 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