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Live paella catering in The Hyde, Greater London
Planning paella catering in The Hyde? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
- Community events and fairs
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Paella catering for your event in The Hyde
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own. We’re frequently asked to cater anniversary celebrations and retirement celebrations, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and vegetable paella.
From a terraced garden to a hired hall, events in The Hyde come in all shapes. Tell us how close we can park, and whether there are steps or narrow passages. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- The Hyde (NW9, NW4)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
As a London location, The Hyde is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in The Hyde
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Nearby places to The Hyde
Other catering in The Hyde
Why choose paella catering in The Hyde?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Whatever you are celebrating in The Hyde, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Retirement celebrations
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
For guests coming by train, The Hyde has its own station, Hendon station.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long the team stays
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in The Hyde? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It’s frequently the most popular pan at an event.
The Hyde questions
Could we have live paella in West Hendon Playing Fields?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for The Hyde?
The Hyde has its own station: Hendon station.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Which paellas suit our guests?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is typically the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Paella catering around The Hyde
The Hyde is about 2 miles north of Neasden, in Greater London. Across the NW9 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Parks such as West Hendon Playing Fields typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Matthias the Apostle church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
We cook at events all over the NW9 and NW4 postcode area and the streets around it. From Alpini Road, Catkin Road and Garrick Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. The Hyde sits on or near the A5, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Nearby, we also cater events in West Hendon (1 mile north), Colindale (1 mile north), The Burroughs (1 mile north-east), Hendon (1 mile east) and Staples Corner (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.1 miles east) and Church Farmhouse Museum (1.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Parliament Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include Woodfield School (0.8 miles south) and Brampton College (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Moon Under Water pub (within half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Hendon (0.9 miles north-east)
The process
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Evenings in The Hyde stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What affects the price in The Hyde
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we are needed on site
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
- 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