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Paella catering in EN9
We cater across all of the EN9 postcode district, which takes in Enfield Island Village. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
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Our paella catering in EN9
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. We are frequently asked to cater fairs, fêtes and festivals and garden parties and summer barbecues, serving chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and paella Valenciana.
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
What you will pay
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why hosts in EN9 choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or EN9 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
What’s near Enfield Island Village
Locally, our events take us close to Aylands School, The Plough pub and Gunpowder Park and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Prince of Wales Primary School (within half a mile west), Oasis Academy Enfield (under half a mile north-west) and Ss Peter and Paul Church (0.7 miles west). Enfield Island Village’s nearest station is Enfield Lock station, roughly 0.6 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Edmonton Green Shopping Centre (3.6 miles south-west) and The Epping Forest Museum (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Home Mead and Bowyer's Water.
Live paella across EN9: what to know
EN9 covers everything from Enfield Island Village to 0 small villages and hamlets, and live paella works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Enfield Island Village: For a christening or wedding at a church such as Ss Peter and Paul Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Gunpowder Park? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Around midsummer it stays light in Enfield Island Village until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Paella compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The wet-weather plan
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Who books paella catering?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Organising a club, school or community event in EN9? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Common questions in EN9
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
It’s ideal. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Which paellas suit our guests?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is normally the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can we choose the seafood?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
- 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