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Paella party catering in Southgate, Greater London
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Southgate and Greater London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Book paella party catering in Southgate
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Paella party catering for your party in Southgate
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. For retirement and leaving parties and neighbourhood celebrations, we can cook seafood paella, tapas and vegetable paella for your guests.
Most parties in Southgate 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. Send a photo of the garden. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Southgate (N14, N11, N21, N13)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Southgate
Can you cook in Grovelands Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Christ Church Southgate Parish Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Usually, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
What does paella party catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you cater in Southgate?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Southgate and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Live paella or other catering?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Southgate hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it is light in Southgate until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Southgate
What else we do in Southgate
Party venues around Southgate
Southgate is about 3 miles south-east of Barnet, in Greater London. Wherever your party is in the N14 area, we can bring the pans to you. Southgate is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Christ Church Southgate Parish Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Parks such as Grovelands Park typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Anywhere in N14, N11, N21 and N13, we can bring paella party catering to you. We can cater a party on streets such as High Street, Station Road and Blagden's Close or the roads around them. Southgate sits on or near the A111 and A1004, which makes travel to your party easy. Other places close to Southgate for paella party catering include Osidge (1 mile north-west), Brunswick Park (1 mile west), Arnos Grove (1 mile south), New Southgate (1 mile south) and Oakwood (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Southgate (1.3 miles south-east) and Grand Arcade (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Highgate Hill and Barfield Allotments Nature Park.
- Schools near Southgate include Ashmole Academy (within half a mile north) and Salcombe School (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The New Crown pub (under half a mile north)
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Have bins ready
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Why choose paella party catering in Southgate?
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Baby celebrations
- Family reunions
If guests are coming by rail, New Southgate station is about 1 mile away.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- Staff numbers and hours
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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