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Live paella catering in Bowes Park, Greater London
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Bowes Park: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Live paella catering in Bowes Park
About our paella catering in Bowes Park
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Bowes Park. Whether it’s fairs, fêtes and festivals and summer garden parties, we’ll put together a menu of paella Valenciana, chicken and chorizo paella and black rice.
Gardens in London can be narrow, but a level spot away from fences and trees is usually all we need. For an event in Bowes Park, tell us where we can park to unload. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Bowes Park (N22, N11, N8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about paella catering in Bowes Park
What about parking in Bowes Park?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Which station should guests use for Bowes Park?
Bowes Park has its own station: Alexandra Palace station.
How much does paella catering cost in Bowes Park?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What is live paella catering?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
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Also in Bowes Park
Is live paella right for your event?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Bowes Park
- A clear, itemised quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Where we can cook in Bowes Park
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
As a London location, Bowes Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Organising a club, school or community event in Bowes Park? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the space, if you can
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Planning an evening event in Bowes Park? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bowes Park, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Related guides
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Bowes Park: venues, travel and local tips
Bowes Park is about 3 miles south-west of Edmonton, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Bowes Park or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Bowes Park is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Trinity Primary Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, Bowes Park has its own station, Alexandra Palace station.
This part of Greater London takes in N22, N11 and N8, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as High Road, Park Road and Edith Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Bowes Park, we also cover Bounds Green (1 mile north-west), Oakthorpe Park (1 mile north), Palmers Green (1 mile north), Arnos Grove (1 mile north-west) and New Southgate (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (7 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south), Marylebone (6 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (5 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Greentrees Hospital (0.9 miles north-east) and Broomfield House Museum (1.1 miles north). The countryside around Bowes Park includes Highgate Hill and Railway Fields.
- Local schools include Greek Secondary School of London (less than half a mile south-west) and St Thomas More Catholic School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Prince pub (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Wood Green (less than half a mile south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Mention any other courses or food
- Count adults and children separately
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
- 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