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Paella catering in UB6
Hosting a party in UB6? We cook in Greenford, Perivale and Southall and the rest of the district, with live paella cooked at your venue.
Planning an event in UB6?
Areas within UB6
- Greenford
- Perivale
- Southall
- Northolt
- Alperton
- North Wembley
- Brondesbury Park
- Sudbury
- Brentham Garden Suburb
- Sudbury Hill
- Pitshanger
- Dormers Wells
Events we cater in UB6
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
About paella catering in UB6
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s what we bring to events in UB6. On the menu are seafood paella, vegan paella and black rice, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and anniversaries and engagement parties.
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- 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.
What you’ll pay
Live paella pricing depends on the event. 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 UB6 choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
What’s near Greenford
Locally, our events take us close to Oldfield Primary School, The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School and Northala Fields, among other places. Other local landmarks include The Railway pub (less than half a mile north), Ada Lovelace Church of England High School (within half a mile south-west) and Parish Church of the Holy Cross (old Church) (within half a mile south-west). Greenford has its own railway station: Greenford station. A little further out are Municipal Borough of Ealing (2.4 miles south-east) and London Designer Outlet (3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Northala Fields and Litten Nature Reserve.
Paella catering in UB6: local guide
Across UB6, we cook in 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Southall, Greenford and Northolt to a quiet hamlet: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Greenford: Parks such as Northala Fields typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Parish Church of the Holy Cross (old Church), live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. In Greenford, 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. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Occasions we cook for in UB6
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Company summer parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we normally call guests over.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- If the price includes VAT
- The venue requirements
- How each diet is kept separate
Your questions about paella catering in UB6
How much does paella catering cost in UB6?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
What is live paella catering?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Is paella enough as a main?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
- 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