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Paella Party Catering in Underhill
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Underhill.
- Christenings and naming days
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Live paella party catering in Underhill
How our paella party catering works in Underhill
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. We’re frequently asked to cater family get-togethers and wakes and memorial gatherings, with vegetable paella, mixed paella and seafood paella.
In Underhill, 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. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Underhill (EN5, N20)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Parties in Underhill: gardens, venues and local tips
Underhill is about 1 mile west of Barnet, in Greater London. For paella party catering in Underhill, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 764 places across Greater London. We cook right across the region, from Underhill to London (11 miles away).
Historic houses near Underhill include Wyllyotts Manor (3.4 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, New Barnet station is about 1 mile away.
We cover parties in every part of EN5 and N20 and the streets around it. Your party could be at a home on Park Road, May's Lane and Manor Road. Close by, we cover parties in Barnet (1 mile east), New Barnet (1 mile east), Monken Hadley (1 mile north), Hadley Wood (1 mile north-east) and Cockfosters (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Barnet General Hospital (0.9 miles west) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Greenhill Gardens and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near Underhill include Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (under half a mile north) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barnet Urban District (within half a mile north-west)
What paella party catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
As a London location, Underhill 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 photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. At midsummer, it is light in Underhill until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose paella party catering in Underhill?
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Underhill, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Summer garden parties
- Celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St John the Baptist Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- The wet-weather plan
- The deadline for final numbers
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Warn the neighbours
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
Children love watching the paella cook.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Also near Underhill
Also in Underhill
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Underhill questions
Which station should guests use for Underhill?
The closest is New Barnet station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John the Baptist Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Underhill.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Is live paella right for your party?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Underhill and across Greater London
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
- 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