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Paella party catering in Totteridge, Greater London
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Totteridge: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family reunions
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Paella party catering in Totteridge
How our paella party catering works in Totteridge
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. Typical bookings include christenings and naming days and big birthdays, with tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
In Totteridge, 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 picture of the garden. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- Totteridge (N20, EN5)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Totteridge
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Totteridge? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Totteridge questions
Can you cook in Brook Farm Open Space?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
We are having a ceremony at St Andrew's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much does paella party catering cost in Totteridge?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. Send your date and we’ll check.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Totteridge? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Let the neighbours know
- Give separate numbers for children
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer party in Totteridge stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
As a London location, Totteridge is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
Parties in Totteridge: gardens, venues and local tips
Totteridge is about 1 mile south-west of Barnet, in Greater London. Parties in Totteridge are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Totteridge is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
Parks such as Brook Farm Open Space generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Historic houses near Totteridge include Wyllyotts Manor (4.2 miles north) and Heath Hall (4.4 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
For paella party catering in N20 and EN5, we plan around your venue. Whether your party is on Barnet Lane, Grange Avenue and Chestnut Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For parties just outside Totteridge, we cover Hadley (1 mile north), High Barnet (1 mile north), Arkley (2 miles north-west), Mill Hill (2 miles south-west) and Rowley Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (10 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barnet General Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Totteridge includes Totteridge Green and Darland's Lake.
- Local schools include St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School (under half a mile south) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (1.2 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barnet Urban District (1 mile north)
Why choose paella party catering in Totteridge?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Oakleigh Park station, about 1.5 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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