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Paella catering in N9
Paella, tapas and desserts across N9, covering Edmonton, Picketts Lock and Bush Hill Park. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Book live paella in N9
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Catering in N9
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Paella catering across N9
One cooking area feeds plenty of people, there’s very little waste, and the food is served hot. That is why it works for so many events. Popular choices include paella Valenciana, vegan paella and black rice, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and retirement and leaving parties.
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Pricing in N9
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria and bar staff available
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
What’s near Edmonton
In Edmonton, that can mean a party near NiW Furniture pub, Pymmes Park and Starks Field School. You will also find The Latymer School (0.6 miles west), Brettenham Primary School (under half a mile south) and All Saints' Church (less than half a mile north-west). There’s a railway station in Edmonton itself: Edmonton Green station. Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Edmonton (0.5 miles south-west) and Museum of Enfield (2.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Highams Park Lake and Ainslie Wood.
Paella catering in N9: local guide
N9 covers everything from Edmonton, Bush Hill Park and Upper Edmonton to 1 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.
Edmonton: Thinking of a picnic-style party in Pymmes Park? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Brettenham Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Planning an evening event in Edmonton? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Who books paella catering?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In N9, people book us for events such as:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Big birthdays
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Retirement celebrations
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It’s often the most popular pan at an event.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
N9: your questions answered
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
What does paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
- 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