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Paella Party Catering for Upper Holloway events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Upper Holloway: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Live paella party catering in Upper Holloway
How our paella party catering works in Upper Holloway
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Typical bookings include anniversaries and engagement parties and milestone birthdays, with seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
In Upper Holloway, a back-garden party is the usual choice, even if the garden is small. We need a level spot clear of fences and trees, and somewhere to park and unload. Send a picture of the garden. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Upper Holloway (N19, N7, N6)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Upper Holloway parties: what to know
Upper Holloway is about 2 miles east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Parties in Upper Holloway are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Upper Holloway is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Nearby historic houses include Witanhurst (0.9 miles west) and Athlone House (1.2 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, Upper Holloway station is in Upper Holloway itself.
Wherever your party is in N19, N7 and N6, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Ward Road, Kiver Road and Foxham Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Being close to the A103, Upper Holloway is simple for us to get to for your party. Other places close to Upper Holloway for paella party catering include Tufnell Park (1 mile south), Dartmouth Park (1 mile south-west), Highgate (1 mile north-west), Nag's Head (1 mile south-east) and Holloway (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (5 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (5 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (3.8 miles south) and Hornsey (1.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Upper Holloway includes Dartmouth Park Hill and Parkland Walk.
- Local schools include City of London Academy (under half a mile north-east) and Asanté Academy of Chinese Medicine (1.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Mother Red Cap pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Vaughan Williams Memorial Library (2 miles south)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Plan seats for most guests
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Planning paella party catering in Upper Holloway? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Upper Holloway is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Upper Holloway
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Your questions about paella party catering in Upper Holloway
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Andrew's Whitehall Park?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Whittington Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Nearby places to Upper Holloway
What else we do in Upper Holloway
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Upper Holloway is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Read more
- 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