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Paella catering in HA9

We cook at events in every part of the HA9 postcode district, which takes in Wembley, Wembley Park and Tokyngton. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.

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Paella catering in HA9: what to expect

We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Typical bookings include office lunches and staff parties and engagement and anniversary parties, with vegan paella, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana.

When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule.

  1. It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
  2. We put together a menu and a clear quote.
  3. On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
  4. The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
  5. We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.

Prices in HA9

When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.

Why hosts in HA9 choose us

  • Starters and desserts to complete the menu
  • Events in HA9 and across Greater London
  • Live cooking, not reheated food
  • Fast service from the pan

Get a quote

Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.

Landmarks near Wembley

We cook for events around Preston Park, Wembley Primary School and St Augustine and the streets around them. You will also find Hilton London Wembley pub (0.5 miles south-east) and Preston Manor School (within half a mile north-east). The closest station to Wembley is North Wembley station, about 0.5 miles west. Well-known places in the area include London Designer Outlet (0.5 miles south-east) and Middlesex (1.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Masons Field and Castlebar Hill.

Catering events across HA9

From Wembley, Stonebridge and Brent Park to 0 villages and hamlets, events across HA9 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.

Wembley: For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Augustine, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Historic houses near Wembley include Northolt Manor (3.4 miles west) and Headstone Manor (3.5 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. Planning an evening event in Wembley? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.

Diets, allergies and planning

We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:

  • Ensure most guests can sit to eat
  • Add a dietary question to your invitations
  • Make sure each pan is labelled
  • Tell us about coeliac guests specifically

Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.

We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.

Space, weather and the venue

Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:

  • Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
  • Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
  • Access for unloading near the cooking spot

For planners, venues and organisers

If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.

Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.

Events we cater in HA9

Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.

We are booked for all kinds of occasions in HA9 and nearby. Some of the most common are:

  • Weddings and evening receptions
  • Community events and fairs
  • Naming days and family parties
  • Company summer parties

Why live cooking beats a buffet

For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in HA9.

Questions to ask before booking

  • If the price includes VAT
  • Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
  • When final numbers are due
  • How many staff are coming, and for how long

HA9 questions

Do you provide plates and cutlery?

We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.

How much paella per person?

Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.

Do you do desserts?

We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.

Which paellas suit our guests?

That depends on who’s coming. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.

When should we book?

As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.

Do you cook inside?

Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.

What happens if it rains?

A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.

  • 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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