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Paella catering in NW11
Hosting a party in NW11? We cover Temple Fortune, Golders Green and Hampstead Garden Suburb and the rest of the district, with paella cooked from scratch.
Book live paella in NW11
Places in NW11
- Temple Fortune
- Golders Green
- Hampstead Garden Suburb
- Hampstead
- Finchley
- East Finchley
- Hendon
- The Burroughs
- Brent Cross
- Childs Hill
- North End
Our catering across NW11
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Our paella catering in NW11
Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. Typical bookings include retirement and leaving parties and garden parties and summer barbecues, serving mixed paella, paella Valenciana and black rice.
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Pricing in NW11
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why hosts in NW11 choose us
- Catering across Greater London, including NW11
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Local landmarks in Temple Fortune
Locally, our events take us close to Garden Suburb Infant School, The Henrietta Barnett School and Saint Mary and Archangel Michael Church, among other places. Also close by are The King Alfred School (1.1 miles south-east) and Princes Park (less than half a mile west). The closest station to Temple Fortune is Brent Cross West station, about 1.5 miles south-west. A little further out are Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.1 miles west) and Highgate Private Hospital (1.9 miles east). Open spaces near Temple Fortune include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Hendon (1.4 miles west)
Catering events across NW11
Across NW11, we cook in 4 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Hampstead, Finchley and East Finchley or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Temple Fortune: If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Garden Suburb Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Saint Mary and Archangel Michael Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. In Temple Fortune, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
How we price paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Why live paella works
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
These are some of the occasions we cater around NW11:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
- Big birthdays
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Live paella or other catering?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Questions from NW11
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
- 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