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Live paella catering in Kenton, Greater London
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Kenton.
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Kenton?
Paella catering for your event in Kenton
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there is very little waste, and the food arrives hot. That is why it works for so many events. Popular choices include paella Valenciana, vegetable paella and vegan paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater big birthdays and family celebrations and christenings.
London gardens are frequently long and narrow, but a level spot away from fences and trees is normally all we need. For an event in Kenton, tell us where we can park to unload. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Kenton (HA3, HA7, HA1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Around midsummer it stays light in Kenton until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, 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.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Nearby places to Kenton
Other catering in Kenton
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
Why choose paella catering in Kenton?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
In Kenton and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Milestone birthday parties
Nearby historic houses include Headstone Manor (2.2 miles west) and Northolt Manor (3.9 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
- Who provides the crockery
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it is entertaining too. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Kenton hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
FAQs for Kenton
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Could we have live paella in Preston Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
It’s ideal. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. Our menu lists the options.
What equipment do you bring?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
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.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Mention any other courses or food
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
Where we can cook in Kenton
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Kenton 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.
On the menu in Kenton
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Live paella in Kenton: local details
Kenton is about 2 miles south of Stanmore, in Greater London. From the centre of Kenton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Kenton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Parks such as Preston Park generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Gregory's Catholic Science College, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
For paella catering in HA3, HA7 and HA1, we plan around your venue and timings. From Retreat Close, Kenton Road and Woodgrange Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Kenton sits on or near the A4006, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. For events just outside Kenton, we cover South Kenton (1 mile south), Northwick Park (1 mile south-west), Greenhill (1 mile west), Wealdstone (1 mile north-west) and Harrow on the Hill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (8 miles south-east), Marylebone (8 miles south-east), Kensington (7 miles south-east), St Pancras (9 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Anns (1.3 miles west) and Hilfield Castle (4.9 miles north). Open spaces near Kenton include Masons Field and Northala Fields.
- Local schools include Uxendon Manor Primary School (within half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The New Moon pub (under half a mile north-east)
- 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