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Paella catering in W8
We cater across all of the W8 postcode district, which takes in Holland Park, Kensington and Notting Hill. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Live paella across W8
Places in W8
Events we cater in W8
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Paella catering across W8
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. When it is ready, it is served straight from the pan. Popular choices include mixed paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella, and we are often booked for garden parties and summer barbecues and festivals, fairs and school events.
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including 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.
Pricing in W8
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Greater London, including W8
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
What’s near Holland Park
Events here are frequently close to Church of St George, Kensington Palace Green and Windsor Castle in Kensington pub. Also close by are Holland Park School (within half a mile north-east), Kensington School (0.6 miles south-east), Abdus Salam Library (1.2 miles east) and Fox Primary School (less than half a mile north-east). The closest station to Holland Park is Kensington Olympia station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (4.5 miles east) and St Mary Abbot's Hospital (0.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Campden Hill and WWT London Wetland Centre.
- Other local spots include Ladbroke Estate (0.6 miles north)
Catering events across W8
From Kensington, Notting Hill and Holland Park to 0 villages and hamlets, events across W8 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Holland Park: Parks such as Kensington Palace Green usually 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 Church of St George, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Planning an evening event in Holland Park? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What affects the price in W8
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Why live paella works
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Whatever you’re celebrating in W8, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
For event organisers in W8
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
FAQs for W8
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Are premium seafood options available?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
How much is live paella catering?
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.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
- 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