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Paella catering in N20
We cook at events in every part of the N20 postcode district, which takes in Oakleigh Park, East Barnet and Totteridge. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Planning an event in N20?
Places in N20
- Oakleigh Park
- East Barnet
- Totteridge
- Barnet
- Whetstone
- Friern Barnet
- Woodside Park
- New Barnet
- North Finchley
- Brunswick Park
- Underhill
- Mill Hill
What we do in N20
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
Paella catering across N20
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. When it is ready, it is served straight from the pan. Popular choices include vegetable paella, black rice and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and company summer parties.
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Pricing in N20
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A clear, itemised quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Near you in Oakleigh Park
Around Oakleigh Park, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Queenswell Infant & Nursery School, Finchley Catholic High School and Three Horseshoes pub, among other places. You will also find Church of St John (under half a mile north-west), Swan Lane Open Space (under half a mile west), Woodhouse College (1 mile south) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Oakleigh Park’s nearest station is Oakleigh Park station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Grand Arcade (0.9 miles south) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (0.9 miles south-west). For a walk before or after the party, there’s Barfield Allotments Nature Park and Highgate Hill.
- Local facilities include East Barnet Urban District (1.3 miles north)
Planning live paella in N20
Across N20, we cook in 3 towns and 2 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Barnet, Whetstone and Friern Barnet to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Oakleigh Park: For guests coming by train, Oakleigh Park station is about 0.8 miles away. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Swan Lane Open Space? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Evenings in Oakleigh Park stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Why live paella works
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
Here are some of the events we cook for in N20 and Greater London:
- Summer garden parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Weddings and evening receptions
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in N20? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it is entertaining too.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long the team stays
- Who provides the crockery
What affects the price in N20
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Planning paella catering in N20? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
N20: your questions answered
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Does paella work for big events?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Is paella enough as a main?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
- 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