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Paella Catering for The Burroughs events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in The Burroughs.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Birthday celebrations
- Family celebrations and christenings
Paella catering in The Burroughs
Paella catering in The Burroughs, made fresh on the day
Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the aroma does the rest. We’re frequently asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and community events and fairs, serving mixed paella, vegan paella and paella Valenciana.
In a London neighbourhood like The Burroughs, the cooking spot is normally a back garden, a courtyard or a venue’s terrace. Parking and loading are the main things to plan, so let us know about parking permits or a driveway. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- The Burroughs (NW4, NW9, NW11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Mention any other courses or food
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
A closer look at the menu
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.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
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 are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Places near The Burroughs
What else we do in The Burroughs
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Who books paella catering in The Burroughs?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
In The Burroughs and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Milestone birthday parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Paella catering around The Burroughs
The Burroughs is about 2 miles south-east of Burnt Oak, in Greater London. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around The Burroughs and nearby villages. The Burroughs is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Hendon station is about 0.8 miles away. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Mary's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
We cover events in every part of the NW4, NW9 and NW11 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Bell Lane, Eaton Road and Lodge Road or the roads around them. You will find The Burroughs on the A41, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. If your venue is just outside The Burroughs, we also cover Hendon (1 mile south-east), Colindale (1 mile west), Brent Cross (1 mile south-east), West Hendon (1 mile south-west) and The Hyde (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find St Andrew's Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (under half a mile south-west). Open spaces near The Burroughs include Parliament Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include Brampton College (within half a mile east) and Kisharon College (less than half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Claddagh Ring pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Questions from The Burroughs
We are having a ceremony at St Mary's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Could we have live paella in Hendon Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you cover The Burroughs?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and The Burroughs is within our area and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Is paella a full meal?
It is a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Step by step
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. In The Burroughs, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or NW4 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Catering across Greater London, including The Burroughs
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
As a London location, The Burroughs is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in The Burroughs
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- 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