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Paella Party Catering in The Burroughs
Looking for paella party catering in The Burroughs? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Family reunions
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering in The Burroughs
What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Paella party catering for your party in The Burroughs
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. We cook tapas, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for christenings and naming days and anniversary celebrations.
Throwing a party in The Burroughs? Live paella means no cooking for you, and works in gardens, on patios and at hired venues. Mention any parking permits. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- The Burroughs (NW4, NW9, NW11)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Events in The Burroughs and across Greater London
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Questions from The Burroughs
Could we have live paella in Hendon Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to The Burroughs for guests?
The closest is Hendon station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Party venues around The Burroughs
The Burroughs is about 2 miles south-east of Burnt Oak, in Greater London. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around The Burroughs and nearby villages. We cover 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Hendon station, about 0.8 miles south-west. Historic houses near The Burroughs include Heath Hall (2.6 miles east) and Heath House (2.7 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
This part of Greater London takes in NW4, NW9 and NW11. Local streets include Bell Lane, Eaton Road and Lodge Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. The Burroughs is on the A41, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Nearby, we also cater parties in Hendon (1 mile south-east), Colindale (1 mile west), Brent Cross (1 mile south-east), West Hendon (1 mile south-west) and The Hyde (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are St Andrew's Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (within half a mile south-west). Not far away are Parliament Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near The Burroughs include Brampton College (under half a mile east) and Kisharon College (under half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Claddagh Ring pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Where we can cook in The Burroughs
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
As a London location, The Burroughs is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
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What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in The Burroughs is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Perfect for your party in The Burroughs
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Baby celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near The Burroughs can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Let the neighbours know
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Should I cook it 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
- 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