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Paella Catering in St Ann's
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in St Ann's: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Company summer parties
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering near St Ann's
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Paella catering for your event in St Ann's
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s what we bring to events in St Ann's. Whether it is birthday celebrations and leaving dos and retirements, we can cook vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella for your guests.
In St Ann's, events range from terrace gardens to hired halls. Let us know where we can stop to unload and about any steps. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- St Ann's (N15, N4, N16)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in St Ann's
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if you can
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in St Ann's
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Greater London, including St Ann's
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See How we price And The cost guide.
Towns and villages near St Ann's
Other catering in St Ann's
Events we cater in St Ann's
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in St Ann's book us for events such as:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Community events and fairs
- Company summer parties
Nearby historic houses include Bruce Castle (1.3 miles north) and Sutton House (2.7 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Questions to ask before booking
- When final numbers are due
- How each diet is kept separate
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
Your questions about paella catering in St Ann's
What about parking in St Ann's?
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 Chestnuts Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Do you cover St Ann's?
We do. We cook at events in St Ann's and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. Evenings in St Ann's stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Live paella in St Ann's: local details
St Ann's is about 2 miles north-west of West Hackney, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in St Ann's, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from St Ann's to London (about 6 miles away).
Parks such as Chestnuts Park typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Ann's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
We cater events across the N15, N4 and N16 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Ida Road, Elmar Road and Grove Road or the roads around them. For events just outside St Ann's, we cover West Green (1 mile north-west), Seven Sisters (1 mile east), South Tottenham (1 mile east), Harringay (1 mile west) and Tottenham Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles south), City of Westminster (5 miles south-west), Marylebone (5 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south) and Shoreditch (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Mall Wood Green (1.4 miles north-west) and Municipal Borough of Tottenham (0.9 miles north-east). The countryside around St Ann's includes Railway Fields and Hollow Pond.
- Local schools include Park View School (0.5 miles north-west) and Moselle Upper School (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include No.8 Seven Sisters pub (under half a mile south-east)
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
- 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