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Paella party catering in The Hyde, Greater London
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in The Hyde.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
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Paella party catering for your party in The Hyde
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. We are frequently asked to cater street and neighbourhood parties and milestone birthdays, with seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
Most parties in The Hyde are in back gardens, which in London can be compact. A level spot away from fences and trees, plus parking nearby, is all we need. A photo of the garden helps. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- The Hyde (NW9, NW4)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in The Hyde is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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The Hyde questions
What’s the nearest station to The Hyde for guests?
The Hyde has its own station: Hendon station.
We are having a ceremony at St Matthias the Apostle church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Is paella OK for kids?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan seats for most guests
- Count adults and children separately
- Warn the neighbours
Children love watching the paella cook.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
As a London location, The Hyde 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’ll advise.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning a party in The Hyde
The Hyde is about 2 miles north of Neasden, in Greater London. For a party in The Hyde, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around The Hyde. We cover 764 places across Greater London. Our events stretch from The Hyde to London (9 miles away).
Thinking of a party in West Hendon Playing Fields? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. After a christening at a church like St Matthias the Apostle church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
This part of Greater London takes in NW9 and NW4, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Alpini Road, Catkin Road and Garrick Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. You’ll find The Hyde on the A5, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to The Hyde for paella party catering include West Hendon (1 mile north), Colindale (1 mile north), The Burroughs (1 mile north-east), Hendon (1 mile east) and Staples Corner (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.1 miles east) and Church Farmhouse Museum (1.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near The Hyde include Parliament Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include Woodfield School (0.8 miles south) and Brampton College (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include Moon Under Water pub (less than half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Hendon (0.9 miles north-east)
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why The Hyde hosts choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
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What else we do in The Hyde
- 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