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Paella Catering in Osidge
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Osidge.
- Company summer parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Planning an event in Osidge?
Catering an event in Osidge
Osidge is about 2 miles south-east of Barnet, in Greater London. From the centre of Osidge to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Osidge is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Monkfrith Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Oakleigh Park station, about 1 mile west.
This part of Greater London takes in N14, EN4 and N11, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Dene Road, Farm Lane and Byre Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. With the A111 close by, Osidge is easy for us to reach for your event. For events just outside Osidge, we cover Southgate (1 mile south-east), East Barnet (1 mile west), Brunswick Park (1 mile south-west), Oakwood (1 mile north-east) and Whetstone (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (10 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Coppetts Wood Hospital (2.3 miles south) and East Barnet Urban District (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Osidge include Darland's Lake and Barfield Allotments Nature Park.
- Nearby schools include Ashmole Academy (within half a mile south-east) and Salcombe School (under half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Osidge Arms (under half a mile south)
Paella catering in Osidge, made fresh on the day
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in Osidge. We are often asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and big birthdays, serving mixed paella, black rice and vegan paella.
London gardens are often long and narrow, which is fine for live paella as long as there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. For an event in Osidge, tell us where we can park to unload. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Osidge (N14, EN4, N11)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Planning an evening event in Osidge? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
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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Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
Planning paella catering in Osidge? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Events in Osidge and across Greater London
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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.
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The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
Paella is best eaten as soon as it is ready, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
Who books paella catering in Osidge?
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Osidge and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Anniversary celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Bruce Castle (3.8 miles south-east) and Forty Hall (4 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When payment is due
- How long the team stays
FAQs for Osidge
Which station should guests use for Osidge?
The closest is Oakleigh Park station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Andrew's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
What happens with live paella?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Can we choose the seafood?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
- 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