Greater London · England
Corporate paella catering in New Southgate, Greater London
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in New Southgate and across Greater London.
- Client and customer events
- Company summer parties
- Team lunches
Planning an event in New Southgate?
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. After-work summer parties in New Southgate have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or N11 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About our corporate paella catering in New Southgate
A paella station turns lunch into part of the event, not just a break from it. On the menu are paella lunches, canapé tapas and vegan and vegetarian paella, and we are often booked for client hospitality and fundraisers.
London work events in New Southgate often run to a tight lunch break, so we plan for fast service. Let us know about access and loading. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- New Southgate (N11, N10, N14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Make sure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
If timings change on the day, tell us and we will adapt.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Events we cater in New Southgate
It gets colleagues talking around the pans.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Summer staff parties
- Team lunches
- Training days and conferences
- Charity and fundraising events
By road, New Southgate is on or near the A1003 and A1110, which makes it easy for us to reach with the van and equipment.
Questions to ask before booking
- Space, access and power needs
- Travel and parking costs
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
Corporate events around New Southgate
New Southgate is about 2 miles north-east of Finchley, in Greater London. From the centre of New Southgate to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. New Southgate is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: New Southgate has its own station, New Southgate station. Historic houses near New Southgate include Heath Hall (2.9 miles south-west) and Athlone House (3 miles south). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers.
This part of Greater London takes in N11, N10 and N14, so your work event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include High Road, Orion Road and Atlas Road; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. New Southgate sits on or near the A1003 and A1110, so getting the burners and pans to your work event is simple. Other places close to New Southgate for corporate paella catering include Friern Barnet (1 mile west), Arnos Grove (1 mile east), Bounds Green (1 mile south-east), Brunswick Park (1 mile north) and Southgate (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Southgate (1.3 miles east) and Broomfield House Museum (1.1 miles east). Open spaces near New Southgate include Barfield Allotments Nature Park and Highgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include Ming-Ai (0.5 miles south-east) and Friern Barnet School (0.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Ranelagh pub (0.7 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.8 miles west)
How we price corporate paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Dishes our guests love
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast, with every diet covered.
Is live paella right for your work event?
Sandwich platters are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
New Southgate: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for events in New Southgate?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Which station should guests use for New Southgate?
New Southgate station, in New Southgate itself.
Do you work in winter?
With the right covered space, yes. A steaming pan on a cold evening goes down well.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you invoice the company?
Let us know your company’s process, and we will talk you through it.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in New Southgate? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Nearby places to New Southgate
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