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Paella catering in UB7
We cook at events in every part of the UB7 postcode district, which takes in West Drayton, Yiewsley and Harmondsworth. Everything is cooked live on the day.
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Our catering across UB7
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
Our paella catering in UB7
Paella is generous food: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. We cook vegan paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re often booked for christenings and family gatherings and milestone birthday parties.
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Prices in UB7
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Near you in West Drayton
Events here are frequently close to The Fox and Pheasant pub, West Drayton Academy and Park Academy West London and the streets around them. Also close by are Lake Farm Country Park (1.7 miles east) and Church of St Martin (within half a mile north-west). The closest station to West Drayton is West Drayton station, about 0.5 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include The Chimes (3 miles north) and British Airways Heritage Collection (2.5 miles north). For a walk before or after the party, there’s Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
Paella catering in UB7: local guide
Across UB7, we cook in 3 towns and 4 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in West Drayton, Yiewsley and Cowley or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
West Drayton: If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like West Drayton Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Nearby historic houses include Ickenham Hall (4.2 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. Around midsummer it stays light in West Drayton until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, 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.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it is entertaining too.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that is when we invite guests up.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
UB7: your questions answered
What happens with live paella?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
Is paella a full meal?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
What does paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
- 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