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Paella Catering for Cricklewood events
Planning paella catering in Cricklewood? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Naming days and family parties
Paella catering in Cricklewood
Paella catering for your event in Cricklewood
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is what we bring to events in Cricklewood. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and festivals, fairs and school events, serving paella Valenciana, mixed paella and black rice.
Around Cricklewood, most London events we’re asked about are in gardens, courtyards and hired venues. The thing to plan is parking and unloading, so let us know about parking permits or a driveway. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Location
- Cricklewood (NW2, NW6, NW10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Also near Cricklewood
What else we do in Cricklewood
Paella catering around Cricklewood
Cricklewood is about 1 mile north-west of Kilburn, in Greater London. For paella catering in Cricklewood, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Cricklewood is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Anson Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Parks such as Gladstone Park normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Wherever your event is in NW2, NW6 and NW10, we can cook for your guests. Your event could be at a home on Ivy Road, Walm Lane and Dean Road or the roads around them. Main roads around Cricklewood include the A407, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Cricklewood, we also cover Brondesbury (1 mile south-east), Willesden (1 mile south-west), Dollis Hill (1 mile north-west), Willesden Green (1 mile south-west) and Neasden (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.5 miles north) and Brent Museum and Archives (0.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Cricklewood include Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
- Local schools include Hampstead School (0.5 miles east) and Brondesbury College (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown Public House (under half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Frognal and Fitzjohns (1.4 miles east)
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Mention any other courses or food
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, and a popular all-rounder.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Who books paella catering in Cricklewood?
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Big birthdays
- Company summer parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family celebrations and christenings
For guests coming by train, Cricklewood has its own station, Cricklewood station.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- If the price includes VAT
Cricklewood: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Gabriel's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Could we have live paella in Gladstone Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can we choose the seafood?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Why choose live paella in Cricklewood?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. 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.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Cricklewood
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the space, if you can
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Around midsummer it stays light in Cricklewood until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Cricklewood? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
- 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