Greater London · England
Paella Catering in Golders Green
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Golders Green and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Naming days and family parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Milestone birthday parties
Paella catering in Golders Green
Paella catering in Golders Green, cooked live
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and mixed paella, and we are frequently booked for festivals, fairs and school events and christenings and family gatherings.
London gardens are frequently long and narrow, but a level spot away from fences and trees is generally all we need. In Golders Green, the bigger question is parking near the house or venue. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Golders Green (NW11, NW2, NW3)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Golders Green
There is no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Golders Green, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Naming days and family parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Childs Hill Park? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- If the price includes VAT
- Space, access and power needs
- What happens if it rains
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Planning an evening event in Golders Green? 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.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Golders Green? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Mention any other courses or food
- Confirm allergies by email
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Golders Green: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Alban the Martyr?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is parking a problem for events in Golders Green?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
What seafood can we have?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It’s ideal. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cater in Golders Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Golders Green and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, use our quote form.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning live paella in Golders Green
Golders Green is about 1 mile north of West Hampstead, in Greater London. Anywhere in NW11, we can cook for your guests. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. We cook right across the region, from Golders Green to London (about 7 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Rimon Jewish Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Nearby historic houses include Heath House (1.1 miles south-east) and Heath Hall (1.2 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
We cover events in every part of NW11, NW2 and NW3. From Nant Road, Hoop Lane and Park Avenue or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Temple Fortune (1 mile north), Childs Hill (1 mile south), North End (1 mile south-east), Hampstead Garden Suburb (1 mile north-east) and Vale of Health (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include New End Hospital (1.4 miles south-east) and Frognal and Fitzjohns (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Parliament Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near Golders Green include The King Alfred School (0.6 miles south-east) and The Henrietta Barnett School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Bull and Bush pub (0.8 miles south-east)
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Golders Green is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Towns and villages near Golders Green
Other catering in Golders Green
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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