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Live paella catering in Dollis Hill, Greater London
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Dollis Hill. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and family parties
- Garden get-togethers
Paella catering in Dollis Hill
Paella catering in Dollis Hill, made fresh on the day
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. We are frequently asked to cater company summer parties and anniversary celebrations, serving paella Valenciana, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
London gardens are often long and narrow, which is fine for live paella as long as there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. For an event in Dollis Hill, tell us where we can park to unload. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Dollis Hill (NW2, NW10, NW9)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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The process
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. In Dollis Hill, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Dollis Hill questions
Is parking a problem for events in Dollis Hill?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Can you cook in Gladstone Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is paella enough as a main?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
How long do you need on site?
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.
Who books paella catering in Dollis Hill?
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Milestone birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Michael, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if it rains
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Count adults and children separately
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Dollis Hill: venues, travel and local tips
Dollis Hill is about 1 mile north-east of Neasden, in Greater London. We bring paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Dollis Hill. Dollis Hill is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School, can book us as a food stall. Parks such as Gladstone Park typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Paella catering in NW2, NW10 and NW9 is planned around your venue. From Brook Road, Lane Close and Crest Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Staples Corner (1 mile north-east), Neasden (1 mile south-west), Cricklewood (1 mile south-east), Willesden (1 mile south) and Brent Cross (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles east).
A little further out are Brent Museum and Archives (1.2 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (1.7 miles north). The countryside around Dollis Hill includes Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Local schools include Menorah High School for Girls (under half a mile south-west) and Woodfield School (1 mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Crown Public House (1 mile south-east)
Why choose live paella in Dollis Hill?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Dollis Hill hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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