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Paella party catering in Old Oak Common, Greater London
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Old Oak Common. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Book paella party catering in Old Oak Common
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer party in Old Oak Common stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s 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 arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella party catering for your party in Old Oak Common
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. For street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and retirement celebrations, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Most parties in Old Oak Common 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 picture of the garden helps. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Old Oak Common (NW10, W3, NW26)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Can I cook paella for a crowd 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 will do the cooking.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Have bins ready
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Why choose live paella in Old Oak Common?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Old Oak Common hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Common questions in Old Oak Common
Can you cook in Little Wormwood Scrubs?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Old Oak Common?
Old Oak Common has its own station: Willesden Junction station.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Usually, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Party venues around Old Oak Common
Old Oak Common is about 1 mile south of Harlesden, in Greater London. Whether your party is in the middle of Old Oak Common or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Old Oak Common is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
Local halls and clubs near Old Oak Common are an option if the garden is small. After a christening at a church like Church of Eritrean Orthodox Brent, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Paella party catering in NW10, W3 and NW26 is planned around your venue and timings. From Atlas Road, Tubbs Road and Waldo Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include College Park (1 mile north-east), Harlesden (1 mile north), Kensal Green (1 mile east), Park Royal (1 mile west) and North Kensington (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (4 miles east), Marylebone (4 miles east), Kensington (3 miles south-east), St Pancras (6 miles east) and Shoreditch (7 miles east).
A little further out are Middlesex (1.4 miles north-west) and Westfield London (1.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Hanger Hill Wood and Campden Hill.
- Local schools include St Claudine's Catholic School for Girls (0.8 miles north) and Star Chamber Academy (1.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Green Man Public House (0.7 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Library for Iranian Studies (1.8 miles south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Why choose paella party catering in Old Oak Common?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Old Oak Common:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Baby celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Celebrations of life
Parks such as Little Wormwood Scrubs typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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