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Paella catering in N12
Hosting a party in N12? We cook in Whetstone, Woodside Park and North Finchley and every street in between, with paella cooked from scratch.
Paella catering in N12
Where we cater in N12
Catering in N12
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- See all our catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Paella catering in N12: what to expect
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is what we bring to events in N12. Popular choices include vegetable paella, vegan paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for leaving dos and retirements and anniversary celebrations.
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Prices in N12
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- We cover N12 and the whole of Greater London
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Near you in Whetstone
Events here are frequently close to Queenswell Infant & Nursery School, Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum and Three Horseshoes pub and the streets around them. You’ll also find Finchley Catholic High School (0.5 miles south-west), Swan Lane Open Space (within half a mile west), Church of St John (less than half a mile north-west) and Woodhouse College (1 mile south). Whetstone’s nearest station is Oakleigh Park station, roughly 0.8 miles north. Well-known places in the area include East Barnet Urban District (1.3 miles north) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Whetstone include Highgate Hill and Barfield Allotments Nature Park.
Live paella across N12: what to know
N12 covers everything from Finchley, Whetstone and Friern Barnet to 0 small villages and hamlets, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Whetstone: Historic houses near Whetstone include Heath Hall (3.5 miles south) and Kenwood House (3.8 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Oakleigh Park station, about 0.8 miles north. In Whetstone, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Paella compared with other options
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together.
Questions to ask before you book
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning paella catering in N12? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
N12 questions
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
- 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