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Paella Catering for Mapesbury events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Mapesbury: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff parties and work lunches
Paella catering near Mapesbury
How our paella catering works in Mapesbury
Paella is generous food: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. Typical bookings include staff parties and work lunches and family celebrations and christenings, with black rice, mixed paella and vegan paella.
Gardens in London can be narrow, which is fine for live paella as long as there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. In Mapesbury, the bigger question is parking near the house or venue. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Mapesbury (HA9, HA0, NW10)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Mapesbury
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
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.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Count adults and children separately
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
Questions from Mapesbury
Could we have live paella in St. Raphael's Edible Garden?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Mapesbury?
Wembley Stadium station, in Mapesbury itself.
How does live paella catering work?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve at the time you want.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is paella enough as a main?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you come to Mapesbury?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Mapesbury is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
For event organisers in Mapesbury
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Venues often 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.
Why choose live paella in Mapesbury?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Events in Mapesbury and across Greater London
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Mapesbury: venues, travel and local tips
Mapesbury is about 1 mile south-east of Wembley, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Mapesbury will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Mapesbury is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Mapesbury to London (about 9 miles away).
Historic houses near Mapesbury include Pitzhanger Manor (3 miles south) and Gunnersbury Park (3.7 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. For guests coming by train, Wembley Stadium station is in Mapesbury itself.
We cover events in every part of HA9, HA0 and NW10. From London Road, Harrow Road and Cecil Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Tokyngton (1 mile south-east), Stonebridge Park (1 mile south-east), Wembley Park (1 mile north), Wembley (1 mile north-west) and Brent Park (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles east), Kensington (5 miles south-east), St Pancras (7 miles east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
A little further out are Neasden Hospital (0.9 miles east) and Brent Museum and Archives (2.2 miles east). The countryside around Mapesbury includes Fox Wood and Middle Lake.
- Nearby schools include Ark Elvin Academy (under half a mile west) and The Swaminarayan School (0.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Hilton London Wembley pub (within half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Middlesex (0.9 miles south-east)
Why choose paella catering in Mapesbury?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Birthday celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Family celebrations and christenings
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Joseph's RC Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
About the dishes
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It’s the pan people photograph.
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What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Evenings in Mapesbury stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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