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Paella catering in NW2
Planning an event in NW2? We cover Cricklewood, Childs Hill and Dollis Hill and the rest of the district, with live paella cooked at your venue.
Live paella across NW2
Where we cater in NW2
- Cricklewood
- Childs Hill
- Dollis Hill
- Staples Corner
- West Hampstead
- Neasden
- Hendon
- Church End
- Willesden
- Fortune Green
- Brondesbury
- Brent Cross
- Golders Green
- Brent Park
- Willesden Green
What we do in NW2
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
About paella catering in NW2
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it is ready, it’s served straight from the pan. Typical bookings include weddings, from canapés to evening food and leaving dos and retirements, with vegetable paella, seafood paella and vegan paella.
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Cost
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.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- We cover NW2 and the whole of Greater London
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Near you in Cricklewood
Events here are frequently close to Gladstone Park, The Crown Public House and Anson Primary School. You’ll also find Brondesbury College (0.9 miles south), St Gabriel's Church (within half a mile south) and Hampstead School (0.5 miles east). There’s a railway station in Cricklewood itself: Cricklewood station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.5 miles north) and Brent Museum and Archives (0.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Cricklewood include Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Frognal and Fitzjohns (1.4 miles east)
Paella catering in NW2: local guide
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in NW2, so whether your event is in West Hampstead, Neasden and Hendon or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Cricklewood: For guests coming by train, Cricklewood station is in Cricklewood itself. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Gabriel's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Around midsummer it stays light in Cricklewood until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Tell us what else is being served
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
Why live paella works
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Here are some of the events we cook for around NW2:
- Garden get-togethers
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
How we price paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Common questions in NW2
What is live paella catering?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
How much does paella catering cost in NW2?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
- 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