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Paella Party Catering in New Southgate
Looking for paella party catering in New Southgate? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering for New Southgate events
Paella party catering in New Southgate, made fresh on the day
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. We’re often asked to cater milestone birthdays and summer garden parties, with mixed paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella.
Most parties in New Southgate are in back gardens, which in London can be compact. A level spot away from fences and trees, plus parking nearby, is all we need. Send a picture of the garden. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- New Southgate (N11, N10, N14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in New Southgate
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Is live paella right for your party?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And there is no host stuck at the grill. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across Greater London, including New Southgate
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
What affects the price in New Southgate
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from New Southgate
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Paul's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for New Southgate?
New Southgate station, in New Southgate itself.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Is paella OK for kids?
Yes. Children normally love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Do you come to New Southgate?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and New Southgate is within our area and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, use our quote form.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. A summer party in New Southgate stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Tell us how many children are coming
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
New Southgate 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 photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in New Southgate
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
Party venues around New Southgate
New Southgate is about 2 miles north-east of Finchley, in Greater London. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in New Southgate and nearby villages. New Southgate is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from New Southgate to London (about 8 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Paul's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, New Southgate station is in New Southgate itself.
Here we cover the N11, N10 and N14 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Road, Orion Road and Atlas Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. You’ll find New Southgate on the A1003 and A1110, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For parties just outside New Southgate, we cover Friern Barnet (1 mile west), Arnos Grove (1 mile east), Bounds Green (1 mile south-east), Brunswick Park (1 mile north) and Southgate (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Municipal Borough of Southgate (1.3 miles east) and Broomfield House Museum (1.1 miles east). Open spaces near New Southgate include Barfield Allotments Nature Park and Highgate Hill.
- Local schools include Ming-Ai (0.5 miles south-east) and Friern Barnet School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Ranelagh pub (0.7 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.8 miles west)
Events we cater in New Southgate
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in New Southgate book us for events such as:
- Celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Parks such as O. R. Tambo Recreation Ground generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each dish
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if it rains
- 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