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Paella Party Catering in Temple Fortune
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Temple Fortune: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Christenings and naming days
- Family get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Temple Fortune?
For event organisers in Temple Fortune
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Paella party catering in Temple Fortune, made fresh on the day
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. On the menu are tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and we’re often booked for family reunions and leaving dos and retirements.
In Temple Fortune, a back-garden party is the usual choice, even if the garden is small. A level spot away from fences and trees, plus parking nearby, is all we need. Send a photo of the garden. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Temple Fortune (NW11, NW4, N3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Temple Fortune
Also in Temple Fortune
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
As a London location, Temple Fortune is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Is live paella right for your party?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Temple Fortune
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Common questions in Temple Fortune
Could we have live paella in Princes Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is parking a problem for events in Temple Fortune?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. For a late-May party in Temple Fortune, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Temple Fortune? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Party venues around Temple Fortune
Temple Fortune is about 1 mile south-west of Finchley, in Greater London. Give us the address of your party in Temple Fortune, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Temple Fortune is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We cook right across the region, from Temple Fortune to London (about 7 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Brent Cross West station, about 1.5 miles south-west. Historic houses near Temple Fortune include Heath Hall (1.3 miles east) and Kenwood House (1.5 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Wherever your party is in NW11, NW4 and N3, we can bring paella party catering to you. From Hoop Lane, Bridge Lane and Limes Avenue or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Being close to the A598, Temple Fortune is simple for us to get to for your party. If your venue is just outside Temple Fortune, we also cover Golders Green (1 mile south), Hampstead Garden Suburb (1 mile east), East Finchley (1 mile north-east), North End (1 mile south-east) and Childs Hill (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.1 miles west) and Highgate Private Hospital (1.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Local schools include The Henrietta Barnett School (less than half a mile east) and The King Alfred School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Hendon (1.4 miles west)
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Perfect for your party in Temple Fortune
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Temple Fortune, people book us for events such as:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Birthday parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Celebrations of life
Thinking of a party in Princes Park? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When payment is due
- The wet-weather plan
- Staff numbers and hours
- 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