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Paella Catering for Chalk Farm events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Chalk Farm: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Summer garden parties
Live paella catering in Chalk Farm
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
About our paella catering in Chalk Farm
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. We’re often asked to cater big birthdays and anniversary celebrations, serving black rice, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
From a terraced garden to a hired hall, events in Chalk Farm come in all shapes. Let us know where we can stop to unload and about any steps. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Chalk Farm (NW5, NW1, NW3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Chalk Farm is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Chalk Farm
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Put allergy details in writing
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It is typically the most photographed pan.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Common questions in Chalk Farm
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Silas Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Chalk Farm?
Chalk Farm has its own station: Kentish Town West station.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Do you bring everything you need?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
What happens with live paella?
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.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What seafood can we have?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Paella compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
For event organisers in Chalk Farm
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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chalk Farm? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Towns and villages near Chalk Farm
What else we do in Chalk Farm
Chalk Farm: venues, travel and local tips
Chalk Farm is about 1 mile south-east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Across the NW5 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Chalk Farm include Winfield House (1.1 miles south-west) and Keats House (1.1 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Haverstock School, can book us as a food stall.
This part of Greater London takes in NW5, NW1 and NW3, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Eton Road, Oval Road and Regal Lane. Being close to the A5205, Chalk Farm is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cater events in Kentish Town (1 mile east), Primrose Hill (1 mile south-west), Haverstock (1 mile west), Belsize Park (1 mile west) and Camden Town (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-west), Shoreditch (3 miles east), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles east) and Whitechapel (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Pancras Hospital (1 mile south-east) and Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (0.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Primrose Hill and The Long Water.
- Local schools include Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School (within half a mile east) and North Bridge House School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Fiddlers Elbow Public House (under half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Cecil Sharp House (within half a mile south)
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. In Chalk 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. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Planning paella catering in Chalk Farm? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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