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Festival Paella Catering for Hendon events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Hendon: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Seasonal markets
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Country shows
Live festival paella catering in Hendon
Fairs, fêtes and events in Hendon
Hendon is about 3 miles north-west of Hampstead, in Greater London. For an event in Hendon, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Hendon. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Hendon station, about 0.7 miles south-west. If your event is in Hendon Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork.
Anywhere in NW4, NW9, NW2 and NW11, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on Church Road, Station Road and Sydney Grove or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. With the A5 and A41 close by, Hendon is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. For events just outside Hendon, we cover The Burroughs (1 mile north-west), Brent Cross (1 mile south), Staples Corner (1 mile south), West Hendon (1 mile west) and The Hyde (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Hendon (within half a mile north-west) and Church Farmhouse Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hendon include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Local schools include Hasmonean Primary School (under half a mile south-east) and Kisharon College (0.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The White Bear pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Festival paella catering for your event in Hendon
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. Popular choices include churros, seafood paella and vegan paella, and we are often booked for music and food festivals and summer fairs and fêtes.
In Hendon, a paella pan suits street parties and school fairs, as long as the road closure or site permission is in place. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Hendon (NW4, NW9, NW2, NW11)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Provide seating near the food
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Give traders a single information pack
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Questions from Hendon
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Hendon?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
What’s the nearest station to Hendon for guests?
The closest is Hendon station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes, always. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you need power?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hendon.
Nearby places to Hendon
What else we do in Hendon
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- The event’s site rules and timings
Hendon is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Live paella or other catering?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Hendon
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Fast service from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Evening events in Hendon have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
Events we cater in Hendon
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Hendon, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Race days and sports events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Seasonal markets
- Open days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Christ Church Hendon, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- How long the team stays
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- 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