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Paella catering in NW7
We cater across all of the NW7 postcode district, including Mill Hill, Burnt Oak and Edgware. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Planning an event in NW7?
Towns and villages in NW7
Events we cater in NW7
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- See all our catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
How paella catering works in NW7
The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. We cook vegan paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for community events and fairs and anniversaries and engagement parties.
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Pricing in NW7
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover NW7 and the whole of Greater London
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Around Mill Hill
Events here are often close to Copthall School, St Paul's CofE Primary School NW7 and Bittacy Hill Park. Also close by are St Paul's Church (within half a mile north-west), Mill Hill School (under half a mile south), Rising Sun pub (0.7 miles north-west) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2 miles east). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Mill Hill Broadway station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Hendon (2.2 miles south) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2 miles east). For a walk before or after the party, there’s The Mill Field and Darland's Lake.
Live paella across NW7: what to know
Across NW7, we cook in 3 towns and 1 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Burnt Oak, Edgware and Church End to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Mill Hill: Thinking of a picnic-style party in Bittacy Hill Park? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Mill Hill Broadway station, about 1 mile south-west. Planning an evening event in Mill Hill? 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.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in NW7? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Paella compared with other options
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each dish
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Put allergy details in writing
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Let us know about other food at the event
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we typically call guests over.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
Occasions we cook for in NW7
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in NW7 book us for events such as:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
NW7 questions
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Do you bring everything you need?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
- 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