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Paella catering in NW5
We cook at events in every part of the NW5 postcode district, including Kentish Town, Chalk Farm and Tufnell Park. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Planning an event in NW5?
Towns and villages in NW5
- Kentish Town
- Chalk Farm
- Tufnell Park
- Dartmouth Park
- Gospel Oak
- Lissenden Gardens
- Camden Town
- Haverstock
- Belsize Park
- Highgate
Our catering across NW5
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- See all our catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
Paella catering in NW5: what to expect
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and mixed paella, and we are frequently booked for anniversaries and engagement parties and garden parties and summer barbecues.
It’s 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.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
What you will pay
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Around Kentish Town
You will find us cooking near Vaughan Williams Memorial Library, Church of the Holy Trinity with St Barnabas and Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School and the streets around them. Also close by are Haverstock School (within half a mile west), The Hawley Arms (under half a mile south), North Bridge House School (0.6 miles south) and Primrose Hill (0.7 miles south-west). Kentish Town has its own railway station: Kentish Town West station. Nearby you will also find Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (1 mile north-west) and Isokon Gallery (0.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include The Long Water and Primrose Hill.
Planning live paella in NW5
NW5 covers everything from Kentish Town, Chalk Farm and Tufnell Park to 0 small villages and hamlets, and live paella suits every kind of setting. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Kentish Town: Thinking of a picnic-style party in Primrose Hill? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. For guests coming by train, Kentish Town has its own station, Kentish Town West station. Around midsummer it stays light in Kentish Town until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
What affects the price in NW5
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in NW5, and we will put together a menu and price.
Is live paella right for you?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Allergen information for each dish
- What happens if it rains
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in NW5? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It is a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s often the first pan to empty.
NW5: your questions answered
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes, that is what it is made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Is paella a full meal?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much is live paella catering?
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 young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, 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