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Live paella catering in Oakleigh Park, Greater London
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Oakleigh Park and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Live paella catering in Oakleigh Park
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
About our paella catering in Oakleigh Park
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll recommend what fits your event. For big birthdays and wedding breakfasts and evening food, we can cook paella Valenciana, seafood paella and black rice and more.
Gardens in London can be narrow, but a level spot away from fences and trees is usually all we need. In Oakleigh Park, the bigger question is parking near the house or venue. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Oakleigh Park (N20, N12, EN4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Confirm allergies by email
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.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
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Common questions in Oakleigh Park
What about parking in Oakleigh Park?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Could we have live paella in Swan Lane Open Space?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What does paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Does paella work for big events?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Can paella be the only main course?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Catering an event in Oakleigh Park
Oakleigh Park is about 2 miles south-east of Barnet, in Greater London. From the centre of Oakleigh Park to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Oakleigh Park is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Oakleigh Park to London (9 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Heath Hall (3.5 miles south) and Kenwood House (3.8 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Queenswell Infant & Nursery School, can book us as a food stall.
This part of Greater London takes in N20, N12 and EN4, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Road, Swan Lane and Green Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. You’ll find Oakleigh Park on the A1000, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Other places close to Oakleigh Park for paella catering include Whetstone (1 mile east), North Finchley (1 mile south), Woodside Park (1 mile south-west), East Barnet (1 mile north-east) and Brunswick Park (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Grand Arcade (0.9 miles south) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Oakleigh Park includes Barfield Allotments Nature Park and Highgate Hill.
- Local schools include Finchley Catholic High School (0.5 miles south-west) and Woodhouse College (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include Three Horseshoes pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include East Barnet Urban District (1.3 miles north)
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. In Oakleigh Park, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally 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.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Events we cater in Oakleigh Park
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Oakleigh Park:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Company summer parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Swan Lane Open Space? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
- How late numbers can change
How we price paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many courses
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
As a London location, Oakleigh Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it is entertaining too. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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