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Paella Party Catering in West Hampstead
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across West Hampstead and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Celebrations of life
- Naming days and christenings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering for West Hampstead events
Who books paella party catering in West Hampstead?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
If guests are coming by rail, Finchley Road & Frognal station is in West Hampstead itself.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if it rains
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Paella party catering in West Hampstead, cooked live
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. Typical bookings include big family gatherings and street and neighbourhood parties, serving chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and tapas.
Planning a London party in West Hampstead? Live paella means no cooking for you, in a garden, on a patio or at a venue. Tell us about parking permits. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Where
- West Hampstead (NW3, NW6, NW2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
West Hampstead is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
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Questions from West Hampstead
Is parking a problem for events in West Hampstead?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Presbyterian Church Of St Andrew?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in West Hampstead?
Yes, we do. West Hampstead is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. At midsummer, it is light in West Hampstead until about 9:20pm, 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.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
West Hampstead parties: what to know
West Hampstead is about 3 miles north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. From the centre of West Hampstead to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from West Hampstead to London (6 miles away).
Historic houses near West Hampstead include Fenton House (0.5 miles north-east) and Heath House (0.7 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Thinking of a party in Kilburn Grange Park? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Here we cover the NW3, NW6 and NW2 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Mill Lane, Acol Road and Ajax Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. You will find West Hampstead on the A502, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For parties just outside West Hampstead, we cover Fortune Green (1 mile west), Hampstead (1 mile east), Greenhill (1 mile east), Childs Hill (1 mile north-west) and Vale of Health (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles east).
A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (4.7 miles south-east) and New End Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near West Hampstead include Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
- Local schools include St Anthony's Preparatory School (0.5 miles east) and South Hampstead High School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Holly Bush pub (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Frognal and Fitzjohns (within half a mile east)
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan where rubbish goes
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
- 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