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Paella catering in UB3
Hosting a party in UB3? We cover Hayes, Harlington and Cranford and the rest of the district, with paella cooked from scratch.
Planning an event in UB3?
Towns and villages in UB3
Events we cater in UB3
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Our paella catering in UB3
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around UB3. We’re often asked to cater big birthdays and christenings and family gatherings, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and vegetable paella.
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Pricing in UB3
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- We cover UB3 and the whole of Greater London
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
What’s near Hayes
In Hayes, that can mean a party near Dr Triplett's CofE Primary School, Barra Hall Park and Rosedale College, among other places. Also close by are Fountain House Hotel (under half a mile north-east), Church of St Mary (less than half a mile north) and The Botwell Inn (0.5 miles south). The nearest railway station is Hayes & Harlington station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (3.2 miles north-west) and Hayes Cottage Hospital (under half a mile north). For a walk before or after the party, there is Middle Lake and Yeading Brook Meadows.
Catering events across UB3
From Hayes, Cranford and Harlington to 2 villages and hamlets, events across UB3 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.
Hayes: If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Fountain House Hotel, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Historic houses near Hayes include Northolt Manor (3 miles north-east) and Ickenham Hall (3.3 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. In Hayes, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
How we price paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Your questions about paella catering in UB3
What happens with live paella?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including UB3.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
- 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