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Paella catering in NW26
We cater across all of the NW26 postcode district, which takes in Harlesden, College Park and Old Oak Common. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
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Paella catering across NW26
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. On the menu are vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella, and we’re often booked for big birthdays and engagement and anniversary parties.
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Prices in NW26
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Love Paella
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in NW26 and across Greater London
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Around Harlesden
Events here are often close to John Keble CofE Primary School, Royal Oak Inn and Roundwood Park. Other local landmarks include The Swaminarayan School (1 mile north-west), St Claudine's Catholic School for Girls (within half a mile north-east) and Church of All Souls (under half a mile south). There’s a railway station in Harlesden itself: Willesden Junction station. Other landmarks nearby include London Designer Outlet (2.1 miles north-west) and Central Middlesex Hospital (1 mile west). Open spaces near Harlesden include Castlebar Hill and The Long Water.
- Local facilities include Middlesex (1 mile west)
Catering events across NW26
From Harlesden, College Park and Old Oak Common to 0 villages and hamlets, events across NW26 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Harlesden: Thinking of a picnic-style party in Roundwood Park? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of All Souls, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Around midsummer it stays light in Harlesden until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, 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.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Why live paella works
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
In NW26 and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Summer garden parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Live paella or other catering?
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in NW26.
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What affects the price in NW26
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Questions from NW26
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
- 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