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Paella Catering in Lissenden Gardens
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Lissenden Gardens.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Staff parties and work lunches
Paella catering for Lissenden Gardens events
Who books paella catering in Lissenden Gardens?
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Naming days and family parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Company summer parties
Nearby historic houses include Keats House (0.8 miles west) and 2 Willow Road (0.8 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Comparing caterers
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How our paella catering works in Lissenden Gardens
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. On the menu are vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for naming days and family parties and birthday celebrations.
In Lissenden Gardens, events range from terrace gardens to hired halls. Tell us how close we can park, and whether there are steps or narrow passages. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Lissenden Gardens (NW5, NW3, N19)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Lissenden Gardens
What else we do in Lissenden Gardens
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. In Lissenden Gardens, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Lissenden Gardens, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Planning live paella in Lissenden Gardens
Lissenden Gardens is about 1 mile east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Anywhere in NW5, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Parliament Hill School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, Lissenden Gardens has its own station, Gospel Oak station.
We cater events across the NW5, NW3 and N19 postcode area. Whether your event is on Rona Road, Dale Road and Fleet Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Gospel Oak (1 mile south), Dartmouth Park (1 mile north-east), Tufnell Park (1 mile east), Kentish Town (1 mile south) and Chalk Farm (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (5 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find O2 Centre (1.5 miles south-west) and Isokon Gallery (0.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Lissenden Gardens includes Parliament Hill and The Long Water.
- Schools near Lissenden Gardens include Gospel Oak Primary School (under half a mile south-west) and The Royal School (1.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull and Last pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (0.8 miles south-west) and Cecil Sharp House (1.3 miles south)
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:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Send allergies to us in writing
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Questions from Lissenden Gardens
Can you cook in Parliament Hill?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Lissenden Gardens for guests?
Gospel Oak station, in Lissenden Gardens itself.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Is paella a full meal?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Live paella or other catering?
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Lissenden Gardens. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
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 will work to it.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
As a London location, Lissenden Gardens is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Lissenden Gardens
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- 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