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Live paella catering in North End, Greater London
Looking for paella catering in North End? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Community events and fairs
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella catering in North End
Paella catering in North End, made fresh on the day
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s what we bring to events in North End. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and black rice, and typical bookings are for fairs, fêtes and festivals and birthday celebrations.
In North End, events range from terrace gardens to hired halls. Tell us how close we can park and about any steps. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- North End (NW3, NW11, N2)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Perfect for your event in North End
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Heath House (within half a mile south) and Kenwood House (0.6 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether travel is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Planning an evening event in North End? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Catering an event in North End
North End is about 1 mile north of Greenhill, in Greater London. For paella catering in North End, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around North End. North End is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from North End to London (6 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like The King Alfred School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Alban the Martyr, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Anywhere in NW3, NW11 and N2, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Sandy Road, Park Avenue and Platt's Lane or the roads around them. With the A502 close by, North End is simple for us to get to for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Vale of Health (1 mile south-east), Childs Hill (1 mile south-west), Golders Green (1 mile north-west), Greenhill (1 mile south) and West Hampstead (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Frognal and Fitzjohns (0.9 miles south) and O2 Centre (1.4 miles south). The countryside around North End includes Turner's Wood and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include Christ Church Primary School (0.6 miles south) and The Henrietta Barnett School (1 mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Bull and Bush pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Is live paella right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- We cover North End and the whole of Greater London
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
North 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.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
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Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Planning for every diet
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:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Let us know about other food at the event
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
North End: your questions answered
Can you cook in Childs Hill Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to North End for guests?
Hampstead Heath station, about 1.1 miles south-east of the centre.
What equipment do you bring?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
What happens with live paella?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
- 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