Greater London · England
Paella Party Catering in Oakthorpe Park
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Oakthorpe Park and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Family get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Planning an event in Oakthorpe Park?
Paella party catering in Oakthorpe Park, made fresh on the day
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Popular choices include mixed paella, vegetable paella and churros, and we are frequently booked for naming days and christenings and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers.
Throwing a party in Oakthorpe Park? Live paella means no cooking for you, and works in gardens, on patios and at hired venues. Mention any parking permits. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated.
- Location
- Oakthorpe Park (N13, N22, N11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Oakthorpe Park: your questions answered
What about parking in Oakthorpe Park?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Can you cook in Broomfield Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Oakthorpe Park.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. Let the neighbours know.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Often, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
For event organisers in Oakthorpe Park
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Catering across Greater London, including Oakthorpe Park
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Nearby places to Oakthorpe Park
What else we do in Oakthorpe Park
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Oakthorpe Park is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with 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.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Perfect for your party in Oakthorpe Park
It’s generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Celebrations of life
Nearby historic houses include Bruce Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Witanhurst (3.8 miles south-west). 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
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How each diet is kept separate
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Oakthorpe Park 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 you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Oakthorpe Park
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
Planning a party in Oakthorpe Park
Oakthorpe Park is about 2 miles west of Edmonton, in Greater London. Across the N13 area, we can cook for your guests. Oakthorpe Park is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Oakthorpe Park has its own station, Palmers Green station. Thinking of a party in Broomfield Park? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Here we cover the N13, N22 and N11 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on Wolves Lane, Park Avenue and Russell Road or the roads around them. Main roads around Oakthorpe Park include the A105, which makes travel to your party easy. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Palmers Green (1 mile north-west), Arnos Grove (1 mile west), Bounds Green (1 mile south-west), Bowes Park (1 mile south) and Southgate (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Southgate (under half a mile west) and The Mall Wood Green (1.4 miles south). The countryside around Oakthorpe Park includes Darland's Lake and Highgate Hill.
- Schools near Oakthorpe Park include St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School (less than half a mile south) and St Thomas More Catholic School (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Alfred Herring pub (less than half a mile north)
- 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