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Paella Party Catering for Vale of Health events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Vale of Health.
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering in Vale of Health
Parties in Vale of Health: gardens, venues and local tips
Vale of Health is about 1 mile north of Greenhill, in Greater London. Anywhere in NW3, we can bring the pans to you. Vale of Health is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Vale of Health to London (about 6 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Heath House (less than half a mile west) and Fenton House (under half a mile south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Thinking of a party in Hampstead Heath? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
This part of Greater London takes in NW3. Streets in the area include Well Road, Cannon Lane and Holford Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Main roads around Vale of Health include the A502, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. Nearby, we also cater parties in North End (1 mile north-west), Greenhill (1 mile south), Hampstead (1 mile south), West Hampstead (1 mile south-west) and Childs Hill (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (4.7 miles south-east) and O2 Centre (1 mile south). The countryside around Vale of Health includes Parliament Hill and Turner's Wood.
- Schools near Vale of Health include St Vedasts School For Boys (0.6 miles west) and South Hampstead High School (1.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include Jack Straw's Castle pub (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Frognal and Fitzjohns (0.6 miles south-west)
Paella party catering for your party in Vale of Health
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. Whether it’s engagement and anniversary parties and wakes and celebrations of life, we can cook seafood paella, churros and tapas.
Planning a London party in Vale of Health? Live paella keeps you out of the kitchen, and works in gardens, on patios and at hired venues. Mention any parking permits. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Vale of Health (NW3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Vale of Health
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Vale of Health book us for events such as:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
- Milestone birthdays
- Neighbourhood celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hampstead Heath station, about 0.7 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each dish
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
Is live paella right for your party?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Vale of Health
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in Vale of Health and across Greater London
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
As a London location, Vale of Health is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
Questions from Vale of Health
Could we have live paella in Hampstead Heath?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
We are having a ceremony at Christ 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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cover Vale of Health?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Vale of Health is within our area and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella normally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Give separate numbers for children
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Also near Vale of Health
Other catering in Vale of Health
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer party in Vale of Health stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Vale of Health
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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