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Live paella catering in Broadwater Farm, Greater London
Looking for paella catering in Broadwater Farm? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella catering for Broadwater Farm events
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s usually the most photographed pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Paella catering in Broadwater Farm, made fresh on the day
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. We’re frequently asked to cater festivals, fairs and school events and summer garden parties, with paella Valenciana, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a London neighbourhood like Broadwater Farm, the cooking spot is usually a back garden, a courtyard or a venue’s terrace. Parking and loading are the main things to plan, so tell us about permits, bays or a driveway when you ask for a quote. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Where
- Broadwater Farm (N17, N15, N22)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Your questions about paella catering in Broadwater Farm
Could we have live paella in Bruce Castle Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Broadwater Farm for guests?
Bruce Grove station, about 0.5 miles east of the centre.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cover Broadwater Farm?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Broadwater Farm and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Catering an event in Broadwater Farm
Broadwater Farm is about 2 miles south-west of Edmonton, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Broadwater Farm will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Broadwater Farm is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Broadwater Farm to London (about 7 miles away).
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Philip the Apostle, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like The Willow Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Here we cover the N17, N15 and N22 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as High Road, Ripon Road and Clyde Road. Broadwater Farm sits on or near the A10, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Broadwater Farm, we also cover Tottenham (1 mile east), West Green (1 mile south-west), Tottenham Green (1 mile south-east), Duckett's Green (1 mile south-west) and South Tottenham (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (7 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (5 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
Nearby you will also find North Middlesex University Hospital (1.3 miles north) and The Mall Wood Green (1.2 miles west). Not far away are Railway Fields and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Broadwater Farm include Bruce Castle School (within half a mile north-east) and Park View School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Beehive Public House (0.5 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Tottenham (within half a mile south-east)
Events we cater in Broadwater Farm
There is no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Broadwater Farm book us for occasions like:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Community events and fairs
- Staff parties and work lunches
For guests coming by train, Bruce Grove station is about 0.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
- VAT, if it applies
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
A short rest after cooking helps, and that is when we invite guests up.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. In Broadwater Farm, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Related guides
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Broadwater Farm and across Greater London
- No hidden extras in your quote
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Other catering in Broadwater Farm
- 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