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Paella catering in W13
Planning an event in W13? We cook in Ealing, Northfields and South Ealing and every street in between, with live paella cooked at your venue.
Book live paella in W13
Towns and villages in W13
What we do in W13
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
About paella catering in W13
The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. We are often asked to cater summer garden parties and company summer parties, serving mixed paella, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana.
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Pricing in W13
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Events in W13 and across Greater London
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Local landmarks in Ealing
You will find us cooking near Library for Iranian Studies, Great Ealing School and Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Ealing Independent College (less than half a mile north), St Saviour's Church (within half a mile east), Walpole Park (less than half a mile north-east) and The Red Lion pub (under half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is Ealing Broadway station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Ealing (within half a mile north) and Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Castlebar Hill and Middle Lake.
Live paella across W13: what to know
W13 covers everything from Ealing, Northfields and South Ealing to 0 small villages and hamlets, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Ealing: Thinking of a picnic-style party in Walpole Park? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Historic houses near Ealing include Pitzhanger Manor (under half a mile east) and Gunnersbury Park (1.1 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. In Ealing, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
- How long the team stays
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Confirm allergies by email
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
Questions from W13
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
How does live paella catering work?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it 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