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Paella Party Catering in Hampstead
Looking for paella party catering in Hampstead? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Garden get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering for Hampstead events
About our paella party catering in Hampstead
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. For retirement and leaving parties and neighbourhood celebrations, we can cook seafood paella, mixed paella and churros and more.
Most parties in Hampstead are in back gardens, which in London can be compact. We need a level spot clear of fences and trees, and somewhere to park and unload. A photo of the garden helps. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Location
- Hampstead (NW3, NW6, NW11, N2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Hampstead is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Parties in Hampstead: gardens, venues and local tips
Hampstead is about 3 miles north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Give us the address of your party in Hampstead, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Hampstead is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
For guests coming by train, Hampstead has its own station, Finchley Road & Frognal station. Parks such as Kilburn Grange Park normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Here we cover the NW3, NW6, NW11 and N2 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Hampstead High Street, New End Square and The Mount Square, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Main roads around Hampstead include the A1 and A502, which makes travel to your party easy. Other places close to Hampstead for paella party catering include Greenhill (1 mile north-east), West Hampstead (1 mile west), Fortune Green (1 mile west), Vale of Health (1 mile north) and South Hampstead (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (3 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-east). Hampstead is one of the larger places we cover in Greater London, with lots of choice for parties.
Other landmarks nearby include New End Hospital (within half a mile north) and O2 Centre (within half a mile south). Not far away are Belsize Wood and The Long Water.
- Local schools include St Anthony's Preparatory School (under half a mile east) and South Hampstead High School (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include King William IV Public House (within half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Frognal and Fitzjohns (less than half a mile north-west) and Cecil Sharp House (1.7 miles south-east)
Also near Hampstead
More for events in Hampstead
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Why choose live paella in Hampstead?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Hampstead hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Let the neighbours know
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Plan seats for most guests
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Perfect for your party in Hampstead
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St John-at-Hampstead church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- Space, access and power needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Hampstead questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John-at-Hampstead church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Could we have live paella in Kilburn Grange Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Crockery or disposables can be added.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hampstead.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Hampstead is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
- 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