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Paella Party Catering in Shacklewell
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Shacklewell and the surrounding area.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big family gatherings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Planning an event in Shacklewell?
How our paella party catering works in Shacklewell
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and seafood paella, and we’re often booked for family reunions and birthday parties.
Most parties in Shacklewell 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 photo of the garden. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Shacklewell (N16, E8, E5)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Shacklewell 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.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Shacklewell 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.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Why choose live paella in Shacklewell?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Shacklewell
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
For event organisers in Shacklewell
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
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.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Hosting a paella party in Shacklewell
Shacklewell is about 1 mile east of Highbury, in Greater London. From the centre of Shacklewell to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
Thinking of a party in Stoke Newington Common? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Historic houses near Shacklewell include Sutton House (0.9 miles east) and Mansion House (2.9 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
We cook at parties all over the N16, E8 and E5 postcode area. We can cater a party on streets such as Muir Road, Allen Road and Downs Road or the roads around them. Shacklewell is on the A107, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For parties just outside Shacklewell, we cover West Hackney (1 mile north), Dalston (1 mile south), Kingsland (1 mile south-west), Newington Green (1 mile west) and Mildmay (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-west) and Walthamstow (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Clowns Gallery-Museum (0.6 miles south) and Hackney Walk (0.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Woodberry Wetlands.
- Nearby schools include Shacklewell Primary School (within half a mile west) and Kingsland Secondary School (within half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Shacklewell Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Stoke Newington (0.6 miles west)
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
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Shacklewell questions
Could we have live paella in Stoke Newington Common?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What about parking in Shacklewell?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. Send your date and we will check.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Generally, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a photo of the space.
Occasions we cook for in Shacklewell
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Shacklewell and Greater London:
- Family get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Summer garden parties
If guests are coming by rail, Shacklewell has its own station, Rectory Road station.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Let the neighbours know
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Plan seats for most guests
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
- 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