Greater London · England
Festival & event paella in Totteridge, Greater London
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Totteridge: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Seasonal markets
- Open days
- Sports clubs and race days
Festival paella catering near Totteridge
Festival paella catering in Totteridge, made fresh on the day
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. Typical bookings include open days and community events and village fêtes and summer fairs, with churros, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
In Totteridge, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Public spaces normally need council permission, and we will send whatever the organiser needs. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Location
- Totteridge (N20, EN5)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Totteridge
- We cover Totteridge and the whole of Greater London
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Schedule crew meals
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Larger pans for peak times.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Totteridge events: pitches and permissions
Totteridge is about 1 mile south-west of Barnet, in Greater London. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Totteridge and the surrounding area. Totteridge is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like St Andrew's Church? A paella pan draws people in. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as The Totteridge Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
We cater events across the N20 and EN5 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Barnet Lane, Grange Avenue and Chestnut Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Hadley (1 mile north), High Barnet (1 mile north), Arkley (2 miles north-west), Mill Hill (2 miles south-west) and Rowley Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Barnet General Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Totteridge Green and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School (under half a mile south) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (1.2 miles north)
- Local facilities include Barnet Urban District (1 mile north)
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Occasions we cook for in Totteridge
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Whatever you are celebrating in Totteridge, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- School and charity events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- County and country shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Oakleigh Park station, about 1.5 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- Staff numbers and hours
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How each diet is kept separate
How we price festival paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
About the dishes
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
FAQs for Totteridge
What about parking in Totteridge?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Could we have live paella in Brook Farm Open Space?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the details, and we will reply with our availability and what we need.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you need water?
We will confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. For an evening event in Totteridge, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Totteridge? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Totteridge
Other catering in Totteridge
- 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