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Paella party catering in Mildmay, Greater London
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Mildmay and the surrounding area.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering near Mildmay
FAQs for Mildmay
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Jude and St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Highbury Fields?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is paella OK for kids?
Yes. Children usually love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Paella party catering in Mildmay, made fresh on the day
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a picture. Typical bookings include retirement celebrations and birthday parties, serving tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
Most parties in Mildmay 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. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Mildmay (N1, N16, E8)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What else we do in Mildmay
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Mildmay? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Mildmay is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Who books paella party catering in Mildmay?
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Mildmay, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Big birthdays
- Baby celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
Local halls and clubs near Mildmay are an option if the garden is small.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Let the neighbours know
- Give separate numbers for children
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Hosting a paella party in Mildmay
Mildmay is about 1 mile north of Hoxton, in Greater London. For paella party catering in Mildmay, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 764 places across Greater London.
If guests are coming by rail, Mildmay has its own station, Dalston Kingsland station. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Jude and St Paul, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Wherever your party is in N1, N16 and E8, we can cook for your guests. From Dove Road, Essex Road and Burma Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Being close to the A1199, Mildmay is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Mildmay, we also cover Newington Green (1 mile north), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile south), Canonbury (1 mile south-west), Kingsland (1 mile south-east) and Highbury (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Hampstead (4 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Montfichet's Tower (2.6 miles south) and Hackney Walk (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Gillespie Park and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Mildmay include City of London Academy Highbury Grove (0.6 miles west) and Kingsland Secondary School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include Army and Navy pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Stoke Newington (less than half a mile north)
Where we can cook in Mildmay
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
Mildmay 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.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
- 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