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Paella Party Catering in New Barnet
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in New Barnet: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Book paella party catering in New Barnet
Who books paella party catering in New Barnet?
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
In New Barnet and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Celebrations of life
- Retirement celebrations
- Family get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include Wyllyotts Manor (3.8 miles north) and Forty Hall (4.7 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- Travel and parking costs
- Space, access and power needs
- If the price includes VAT
Paella party catering in New Barnet, cooked live
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. For anniversaries and engagement parties and leaving dos and retirements, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and seafood paella.
In New Barnet, a back-garden party is the usual choice, even if the garden is small. A level spot away from fences and trees, plus parking nearby, is all we need. A photo of the garden helps. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- New Barnet (EN5, EN4, N20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. For a late-May party in New Barnet, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Hosting a paella party in New Barnet
New Barnet is about 1 mile east of Barnet, in Greater London. For a party in New Barnet, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around New Barnet. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from New Barnet to London (about 11 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, New Barnet station is in New Barnet itself. Thinking of a party in Victoria Recreation Ground? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
We cook at parties all over the EN5, EN4 and N20 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a party in a garden on York Road, Park Road and Henry Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Barnet (1 mile west), Cockfosters (1 mile north-east), East Barnet (1 mile south-east), Underhill (1 mile west) and Whetstone (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2 miles south) and East Barnet Urban District (under half a mile east). Not far away are Greenhill Gardens and Darland's Lake.
- Local schools include East Barnet School (0.7 miles east) and Trent School Cockfosters (0.9 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Alexandra pub (less than half a mile north-east)
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Questions from New Barnet
Which station should guests use for New Barnet?
New Barnet has its own station: New Barnet station.
Is parking a problem for events in New Barnet?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What paella party catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in New Barnet, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
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A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
New Barnet is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
- 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