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Live paella catering in Hatch End, Greater London
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Hatch End and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Company summer parties
- Community events and fairs
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Paella catering in Hatch End
Paella catering around Hatch End
Hatch End is in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Hatch End, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Hatch End is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Hatch End to London (about 14 miles away).
Historic houses near Hatch End include Headstone Manor (1 mile south-east) and Ickenham Hall (3.9 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Pinner Park Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
This part of Greater London takes in HA5, HA2 and HA3. That could mean an event in a garden on Love Lane, Moss Lane and Tudor Road. If your venue is just outside Hatch End, we also cover Headstone (1 mile east), South Oxhey (2 miles north-west), Harrow Weald (2 miles east), Carpenders Park (2 miles north) and Belmont (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (14 miles south-east), City of Westminster (11 miles south-east), Marylebone (11 miles south-east), Kensington (10 miles south-east), St Pancras (12 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Heath Robinson Museum (0.8 miles south-west) and Hilfield Castle (4 miles north-east). Not far away are Harrow Weald Common and Northala Fields.
- Nearby schools include Nower Hill High School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Moon & Sixpence pub (0.5 miles north)
About our paella catering in Hatch End
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for naming days and family parties and engagement and anniversary parties.
In Hatch End, events range from terrace gardens to hired halls. Let us know where we can stop to unload and about any steps. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Hatch End (HA5, HA2, HA3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose paella catering in Hatch End?
There’s no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Company summer parties
Parks such as Headstone Manor Recreation Ground typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- Staff numbers and hours
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Why choose live paella in Hatch End?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across Greater London, including Hatch End
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Places near Hatch End
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Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Hatch End 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
How we price paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Your questions about paella catering in Hatch End
Is parking a problem for events in Hatch End?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
What’s the nearest station to Hatch End for guests?
The closest is Hatch End station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is paella a full meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Count adults and children separately
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Planning an evening event in Hatch End? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Planning paella catering in Hatch End? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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