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Paella catering in W1S
Live paella catering across W1S, from Charing Cross. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
Paella catering in W1S
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- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- All catering
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About paella catering in W1S
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in W1S. We cook black rice, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are frequently booked for anniversary celebrations and office lunches and staff parties.
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Cost
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover W1S and the whole of Greater London
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Around Charing Cross
We cook for events around Harris Westminster Sixth Form, Westminster Abbey Choir School and Soho Parish CofE Primary School. Nearby too are Victoria Embankment Gardens (less than half a mile east), Silver Cross Tavern (under half a mile south-east), St Martin-in-the-Fields (less than half a mile north) and London Library (less than half a mile west). Charing Cross has its own railway station: London Charing Cross station, handy for guests travelling by train. Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (1.2 miles east) and Royal United Services Institute (under half a mile south). Open spaces near Charing Cross include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local facilities include Liberty of the Savoy (within half a mile north-east)
Planning live paella in W1S
From Charing Cross to 0 villages and hamlets, events across W1S range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella works in all of them. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Charing Cross: If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Soho Parish CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Victoria Embankment Gardens? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Planning an evening event in Charing Cross? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and parking costs
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Put allergy details in writing
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Give us separate numbers for children
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Common questions in W1S
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How does live paella catering work?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes, that’s what it is made for. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Are premium seafood options available?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
- 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