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Paella Party Catering for Lissenden Gardens events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Lissenden Gardens.
- Birthday parties
- Big family gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering in Lissenden Gardens
About our paella party catering in Lissenden Gardens
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a photo. On the menu are mixed paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for anniversaries and engagement parties and garden parties and summer barbecues.
In Lissenden Gardens, a back-garden party is the usual choice, even if the garden is small. We need a level spot clear of fences and trees, and somewhere to park and unload. A photo of the garden helps. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Lissenden Gardens (NW5, NW3, N19)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Lissenden Gardens
What about parking in Lissenden Gardens?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
What’s the nearest station to Lissenden Gardens for guests?
Lissenden Gardens has its own station: Gospel Oak station.
Do you cover Lissenden Gardens?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Lissenden Gardens is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Generally, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a picture and we will check.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Is live paella right for your party?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. 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 choose Love Paella in Lissenden Gardens
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Lissenden Gardens and the whole of Greater London
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Lissenden Gardens 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 before booking.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Lissenden Gardens is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus 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.
Occasions we cook for in Lissenden Gardens
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Lissenden Gardens and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Historic houses near Lissenden Gardens include Keats House (0.8 miles west) and 2 Willow Road (0.8 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
Should I cook it myself?
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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Parties in Lissenden Gardens: gardens, venues and local tips
Lissenden Gardens is about 1 mile east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Give us the address of your party in Lissenden Gardens, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Thinking of a party in Parliament Hill? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. After a christening at a church like Highgate Road Chapel, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Anywhere in NW5, NW3 and N19, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Rona Road, Dale Road and Fleet Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Gospel Oak (1 mile south), Dartmouth Park (1 mile north-east), Tufnell Park (1 mile east), Kentish Town (1 mile south) and Chalk Farm (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (5 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include O2 Centre (1.5 miles south-west) and Isokon Gallery (0.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Parliament Hill and The Long Water.
- Local schools include Gospel Oak Primary School (less than half a mile south-west) and The Royal School (1.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bull and Last pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (0.8 miles south-west) and Cecil Sharp House (1.3 miles south)
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Other catering in Lissenden Gardens
- 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