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Paella catering in EN2

We cook at events in every part of the EN2 postcode district, which takes in Enfield Chase, Gordon Hill and Grange Park. Everything is cooked live on the day.

Book live paella in EN2

Our paella catering in EN2

Paella is generous food: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. Popular choices include black rice, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are frequently booked for leaving dos and retirements and garden parties and summer barbecues.

We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks.

  1. Send us your date, numbers and venue.
  2. We plan a menu that covers every diet.
  3. We arrive in good time to set up.
  4. The paella cooks as guests gather round.
  5. We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.

What you will pay

Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.

Why choose Love Paella

  • Waiting staff and crockery on request
  • No hidden extras in your quote
  • Hot food served quickly from the pan
  • Catering across Greater London, including EN2

Get a quote

Send us the date, your venue or EN2 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.

Near you in Enfield Chase

In Enfield Chase, that can mean a party near Chase Side Primary School, The Old Wheatsheaf pub and Grange Park Preparatory School and the streets around them. Also close by are Enfield Town Park (0.7 miles south-east), Enfield County School for Girls (0.6 miles east) and Church of St Mary Magdalene (less than half a mile south). There is a railway station in Enfield Chase itself: Enfield Chase station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Museum of Enfield (0.8 miles south-east) and Municipal Borough of Enfield (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include Pole Hill and Oakleigh Park Rail Cutting.

Paella catering in EN2: local guide

From Enfield, Enfield Chase and Bush Hill Park to 3 villages and hamlets, events across EN2 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella works in all of them. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.

Enfield Chase: For guests coming by train, Enfield Chase station is in Enfield Chase itself. Nearby historic houses include Forty Hall (1.6 miles north-east) and Bruce Castle (4 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. Around midsummer it stays light in Enfield Chase until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.

For event organisers in EN2

Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.

Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.

Dietary needs and planning tips

Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:

  • Request clear labels at the serving table
  • Count adults and children separately
  • Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
  • Tell us about coeliac guests specifically

You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.

Need plates or staff? We can provide them.

Paella compared with other options

With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together.

Comparing caterers

  • Allergen information for each dish
  • The venue requirements
  • VAT, if it applies
  • The wet-weather plan

What we need at the venue

Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:

  • Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
  • Access for unloading near the cooking spot
  • Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot

DIY paella versus live catering

Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.

Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.

Questions from EN2

What does paella catering cost?

It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.

Can the paella be cooked in a hall?

Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.

Do you cater for young children?

Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.

Can you supply plates?

Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.

What happens if it rains?

We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.

Do you take everything away?

We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.

Is paella a full meal?

It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.

  • 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

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