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Paella Catering in New Barnet
Looking for paella catering in New Barnet? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Retirement celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Live paella catering in New Barnet
Paella catering in New Barnet, made fresh on the day
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll suggest what suits your event. On the menu are black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for wedding breakfasts and evening food and big birthdays.
In a London neighbourhood like New Barnet, the cooking spot is usually a back garden, a courtyard or a venue’s terrace. The thing to plan is parking and unloading, so tell us about permits, bays or a driveway when you ask for a quote. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- New Barnet (EN5, EN4, N20)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Why choose live paella in New Barnet?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in New Barnet
- We cover New Barnet and the whole of Greater London
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
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Other catering in New Barnet
Your questions about paella catering in New Barnet
Which station should guests use for New Barnet?
New Barnet has its own station: New Barnet station.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Holy Trinity Lyonsdown?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is paella a full meal?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cover New Barnet?
We do. We cook at events in New Barnet and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
New Barnet is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Confirm allergies by email
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we generally call guests over.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Planning live paella in New Barnet
New Barnet is about 1 mile east of Barnet, in Greater London. For an event in New Barnet, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around New Barnet. New Barnet is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We cook right across the region, from New Barnet to London (11 miles away).
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Victoria Recreation Ground? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. For guests coming by train, New Barnet station is in New Barnet itself.
For paella catering in EN5, EN4 and N20, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on York Road, Park Road and Henry Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside New Barnet, we also cover Barnet (1 mile west), Cockfosters (1 mile north-east), East Barnet (1 mile south-east), Underhill (1 mile west) and Whetstone (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2 miles south) and East Barnet Urban District (less than half a mile east). The countryside around New Barnet includes Greenhill Gardens and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include East Barnet School (0.7 miles east) and Trent School Cockfosters (0.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Alexandra pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. 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.
Perfect for your event in New Barnet
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St Mary's CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How bad weather is handled
- Allergen information for each dish
- The venue requirements
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. In New Barnet, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in New Barnet, and we will put together a menu and price.
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