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Paella Catering for Agar Town events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Agar Town and the surrounding area.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Birthday celebrations
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering for Agar Town events
How our paella catering works in Agar Town
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there is very little waste, and the food arrives hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. We are often asked to cater anniversary celebrations and birthday celebrations, with vegan paella, mixed paella and paella Valenciana.
Around Agar Town, most London events we’re asked about are in gardens, courtyards and hired venues. The thing to plan is parking and unloading, so tell us about permits, bays or a driveway when you ask for a quote. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Agar Town (NW1W, NW1, N1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Agar Town questions
Could we have live paella in Lewis Cubitt Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is parking a problem for events in Agar Town?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Planning live paella in Agar Town
Agar Town is about 1 mile north-west of St Pancras, in Greater London. For an event in Agar Town, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Agar Town. We cook in 764 places in Greater London.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as All Saints, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Historic houses near Agar Town include Winfield House (1.5 miles west) and Handel Hendrix House (1.9 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
This part of Greater London takes in NW1W, NW1 and N1. Streets in the area include Water Lane, Maiden Lane and Camden Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Agar Town sits on or near the A400 and A5200, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Camden Town (1 mile west), Somers Town (1 mile south), Kings Cross (1 mile south-east), Kentish Town (1 mile north-west) and Barnsbury (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles south-east), Ruislip (12 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Brunswick Centre (1.1 miles south) and Central Saint Martins Museum & Study Collection (under half a mile south-east). Not far away are Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Regent High School (under half a mile south) and North Bridge House School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Golden Lion pub (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Vaughan Williams Memorial Library (0.7 miles west) and Metropolitan Borough of Islington (1.3 miles east)
Perfect for your event in Agar Town
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
For guests coming by train, Camden Road station is in Agar Town itself.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How bad weather is handled
- Payment terms and deposit
How it works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evenings in Agar Town stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Where we can cook in Agar Town
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
As a London location, Agar Town is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
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.
Is live paella right for your event?
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Agar Town
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Count adults and children separately
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If timings shift, we adapt.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
- 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