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Live paella catering in Upper Holloway, Greater London
Planning paella catering in Upper Holloway? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthday parties
Book paella catering in Upper Holloway
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Planning an evening event in Upper Holloway? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Upper Holloway? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Paella catering for your event in Upper Holloway
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll recommend what fits your event. For fairs, fêtes and festivals and office lunches and staff parties, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and black rice and more.
In a London neighbourhood like Upper Holloway, 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 tell us about permits, bays or a driveway when you ask for a quote. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Upper Holloway (N19, N7, N6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books paella catering in Upper Holloway?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Parks such as Whittington Park usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How bad weather is handled
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Upper Holloway? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It is often the most popular pan at an event.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Live paella or other catering?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Common questions in Upper Holloway
What about parking in Upper Holloway?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Which station should guests use for Upper Holloway?
Upper Holloway station, in Upper Holloway itself.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes, that’s what it is made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Is paella a full meal?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Upper Holloway: venues, travel and local tips
Upper Holloway is about 2 miles east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Upper Holloway or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Upper Holloway is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, Upper Holloway has its own station, Upper Holloway station.
Here we cover the N19, N7 and N6 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Ward Road, Kiver Road and Foxham Road. Main roads around Upper Holloway include the A103, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Nearby, we also cater events in Tufnell Park (1 mile south), Dartmouth Park (1 mile south-west), Highgate (1 mile north-west), Nag's Head (1 mile south-east) and Holloway (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (5 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (5 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (3.8 miles south) and Hornsey (1.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Upper Holloway includes Dartmouth Park Hill and Parkland Walk.
- Nearby schools include City of London Academy (under half a mile north-east) and Asanté Academy of Chinese Medicine (1.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Mother Red Cap pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Vaughan Williams Memorial Library (2 miles south)
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Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Upper Holloway is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Mention any other courses or food
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have seats for most of your guests
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we typically call guests over.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
- 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