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Paella Party Catering in Arnos Grove
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Arnos Grove.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Planning an event in Arnos Grove?
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
Send us the date, your venue or N11 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Paella party catering for your party in Arnos Grove
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a photo if you are unsure. Whether it’s anniversary celebrations and garden get-togethers, we can cook tapas, churros and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Planning a London party in Arnos Grove? Live paella means no cooking for you, in a garden, on a patio or at a venue. Mention any parking permits. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- Arnos Grove (N11, N14, N13)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Arnos Grove is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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Common questions in Arnos Grove
What’s the nearest station to Arnos Grove for guests?
New Southgate station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre.
What about parking in Arnos Grove?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Is my garden big enough?
Often, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a photo and we’ll check.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Should we have more than one paella?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Parties in Arnos Grove: gardens, venues and local tips
Arnos Grove is about 3 miles north-east of Finchley, in Greater London. For a party in Arnos Grove, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Arnos Grove is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Arnos Grove to London (8 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Bruce Castle (2.6 miles south-east) and Athlone House (3.4 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Syro-Malabar Catholic Church of London, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
We cater parties across the N11, N14 and N13 postcode area. From Oak Lane, High Road and York Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. With the A109 and A1004 close by, Arnos Grove is easy for us to reach with everything for your party. For parties just outside Arnos Grove, we cover New Southgate (1 mile west), Bounds Green (1 mile south), Southgate (1 mile north), Palmers Green (1 mile east) and Oakthorpe Park (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Greentrees Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Municipal Borough of Southgate (0.8 miles east). Open spaces near Arnos Grove include Highgate Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Local schools include Broomfield School (within half a mile south-east) and Ming-Ai (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Ranelagh pub (0.5 miles south)
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
As a London location, Arnos Grove is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Why choose live paella in Arnos Grove?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Events in Arnos Grove and across Greater London
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read How we price And The cost guide.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Arnos Grove? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Warn the neighbours
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
- 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