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Paella Party Catering for St John's Wood events
Planning paella party catering in St John's Wood? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Live paella party catering in St John's Wood
Paella party catering for your party in St John's Wood
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. Whether it is naming days and christenings and neighbourhood celebrations, we can cook churros, vegetable paella and tapas.
In St John's Wood, a back-garden party is the usual choice, even if the garden is small. We need a level spot clear of fences and trees, and somewhere to park and unload. A photo of the garden helps. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- St John's Wood (NW8, NW6, NW3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Occasions we cook for in St John's Wood
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in St John's Wood and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Big family gatherings
- Celebrations of life
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near St John's Wood can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long the team stays
Towns and villages near St John's Wood
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What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
St John's Wood 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.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
For event organisers in St John's Wood
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in St John's Wood? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in St John's Wood, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Hosting a paella party in St John's Wood
St John's Wood is about 1 mile south of Hampstead, in Greater London. For a party in St John's Wood, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. St John's Wood is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook.
After a christening at a church like Church of All Souls, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Thinking of a party in Primrose Hill? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
For paella party catering in NW8, NW6 and NW3, we plan around your venue and timings. Your party could be at a home on The Lane, Hall Road and Hill Road. Main roads around St John's Wood include the A5205, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. If your venue is just outside St John's Wood, we also cover South Hampstead (1 mile north), Swiss Cottage (1 mile north), Primrose Hill (1 mile north-east), Lisson Grove (1 mile south) and Haverstock (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east) and Hoxton (4 miles east).
A little further out are O2 Centre (0.9 miles north) and Sherlock Holmes Museum (1.1 miles south-east). The countryside around St John's Wood includes The Long Water and Primrose Hill.
- Nearby schools include Quintin Kynaston Community Academy (within half a mile north-west) and Arnold House School (within half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Cafe Med pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Cecil Sharp House (1.1 miles east) and Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (1.1 miles north)
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across Greater London, including St John's Wood
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
St John's Wood questions
Can you cook in Primrose Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to St John's Wood for guests?
St John's Wood has its own station: South Hampstead station.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. For a late-May party in St John's Wood, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in St John's Wood? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Count adults and children separately
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Let the neighbours know
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
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