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Paella party catering in Staples Corner, Greater London
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Staples Corner. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Birthday parties
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How our paella party catering works in Staples Corner
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. For family reunions and wakes and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of churros, mixed paella and tapas and more.
Throwing a party in Staples Corner? Live paella keeps you out of the kitchen, and works in gardens, on patios and at hired venues. Tell us about parking permits. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Staples Corner (NW2, NW4, NW9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Parties in Staples Corner: gardens, venues and local tips
Staples Corner is about 1 mile south of Hendon, in Greater London. Whether your party is in the middle of Staples Corner or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Staples Corner is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Staples Corner to London (8 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Brent Cross West station is in Staples Corner itself. After a christening at a church like Church of St John, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cover parties in every part of the NW2, NW4 and NW9 postcode area and the streets around it. Your party could be at a home on Park Road, Humber Road and Oxgate Lane or the roads around them. We also cook at parties in Brent Cross (1 mile north-east), Dollis Hill (1 mile south-west), Hendon (1 mile north), The Hyde (1 mile north-west) and West Hendon (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Brent Cross Shopping Centre (within half a mile north-east) and St Andrew's Hospital (0.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Westbere Copse and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include Clarion (less than half a mile east) and Woodfield School (1.1 miles west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Hendon (1.1 miles north)
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. A summer party in Staples Corner stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Why choose paella party catering in Staples Corner?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Staples Corner and Greater London:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Christenings and naming days
Historic houses near Staples Corner include Heath House (2.2 miles east) and Fenton House (2.3 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if it rains
- How long the team stays
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each dish
Questions from Staples Corner
Could we have live paella in Clarefield Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is paella OK for kids?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Normally, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a picture of the space.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What paella party catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
As a London location, Staples Corner is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why Staples Corner hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across Greater London, including Staples Corner
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
For event organisers in Staples Corner
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Staples Corner? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
- 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