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Paella party catering in East Barnet, Greater London
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in East Barnet: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family reunions
Planning an event in East Barnet?
How our paella party catering works in East Barnet
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. Whether it is leaving dos and retirements and street and neighbourhood parties, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and churros and more.
Planning a London party in East Barnet? Live paella keeps you out of the kitchen, and works in gardens, on patios and at hired venues. Mention any parking permits. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- East Barnet (N20, EN4, N14)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the space, if you can
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in East Barnet, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Your questions about paella party catering in East Barnet
What about parking in East Barnet?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
What’s the nearest station to East Barnet for guests?
The closest is Oakleigh Park station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Do you cover East Barnet?
We do. East Barnet is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it is a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. For a late-May party in East Barnet, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Planning paella party catering in East Barnet? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Who books paella party catering in East Barnet?
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Baby celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Local halls and clubs near East Barnet are an option if the garden is small.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
Party venues around East Barnet
East Barnet is about 1 mile north-east of Whetstone, in Greater London. For paella party catering in East Barnet, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. East Barnet is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St Mary the Virgin, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Oakleigh Park station, about 0.5 miles north-west.
Here we cover the N20, EN4 and N14 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Dene Road, Pine Road and Capel Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Other places close to East Barnet for paella party catering include Osidge (1 mile east), Brunswick Park (1 mile south-east), New Barnet (1 mile north-west), Whetstone (1 mile south-west) and Oakleigh Park (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (10 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and East Barnet Urban District (0.6 miles north). Not far away are Oakleigh Park Rail Cutting and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include East Barnet School (0.7 miles north) and Salcombe School (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cavalier pub (under half a mile south)
Nearby places to East Barnet
More for events in East Barnet
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in East Barnet
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover East Barnet and the whole of Greater London
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
East Barnet is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have enough chairs for most guests
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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