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Festival & event paella in Underhill, Greater London
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Underhill. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Seasonal markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Charity and school events
Book festival paella catering in Underhill
Festival paella catering in Underhill, cooked live
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. We’re often asked to cater VIP and hospitality areas and county and country shows, serving churros, seafood paella and vegan paella.
In Underhill, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Public spaces generally need council permission, and we will provide what the organiser asks for. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Underhill (EN5, N20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Nearby places to Underhill
More for events in Underhill
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Book crew catering in advance
- Send traders one clear trader pack
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Common questions in Underhill
Could we have live paella in Highlands Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Underhill for guests?
New Barnet station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Underhill?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. At midsummer, events in Underhill stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Event catering near Underhill
Underhill is about 1 mile west of Barnet, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Underhill will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Underhill is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We cook right across the region, from Underhill to London (11 miles away).
Events in parks such as Highlands Gardens need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. For visitors coming by rail, New Barnet station is about 1 mile away.
We cater events across the EN5 and N20 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Park Road, May's Lane and Manor Road. For events just outside Underhill, we cover Barnet (1 mile east), New Barnet (1 mile east), Monken Hadley (1 mile north), Hadley Wood (1 mile north-east) and Cockfosters (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Barnet General Hospital (0.9 miles west) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Underhill include Greenhill Gardens and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near Underhill include Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (within half a mile north) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Barnet Urban District (within half a mile north-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Trader information and site rules
As a London location, Underhill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- 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