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Paella catering in W11
Hosting a party in W11? We cook in Kensington, Notting Hill and Notting Dale and the rest of the district, with paella cooked from scratch.
Paella catering in W11
Places in W11
- Kensington
- Notting Hill
- Notting Dale
- Westbourne
- Holland Park
- Westbourne Green
- Bayswater
- Kensal Town
- Shepherd's Bush
- North Kensington
- White City
Catering in W11
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: use our quote form.
How paella catering works in W11
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Typical bookings include garden parties and summer barbecues and retirement celebrations, serving black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Prices in W11
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Real theatre, not just catering
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or W11 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Near you in Kensington
Around Kensington, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Church of St Barnabas, Kensington School and St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School. You will also find Holland Park (under half a mile north-west), Holland Park School (within half a mile north), Scarsdale Tavern (under half a mile south-east) and Abdus Salam Library (1 mile east). There’s a railway station in Kensington itself: Kensington Olympia station. Other landmarks nearby include Ladbroke Estate (0.9 miles north) and St Mary Abbot's Hospital (0.5 miles east). For a walk before or after the party, there is WWT London Wetland Centre and The Long Water.
Live paella across W11: what to know
Across W11, we cook in 6 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Kensington, Notting Hill and Notting Dale or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Kensington: For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Barnabas, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, Kensington Olympia station is in Kensington itself. Around midsummer it stays light in Kensington 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.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
About the dishes
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It is the pan people photograph.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Tell us what else is being served
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we serve when guests are ready.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When final numbers are due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
FAQs for W11
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Can we choose the seafood?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
- 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