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Paella catering in NW9
We cook at events in every part of the NW9 postcode district, which takes in Colindale, Grahame Park and The Hyde. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Live paella across NW9
Towns and villages in NW9
- Colindale
- Grahame Park
- The Hyde
- West Hendon
- Kingsbury
- Burnt Oak
- Neasden
- Wembley
- Hendon
- The Burroughs
- Wembley Park
- Queensbury
- Dollis Hill
- Staples Corner
What we do in NW9
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
Our paella catering in NW9
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. Typical bookings include retirement celebrations and christenings and family gatherings, serving seafood paella, vegan paella and vegetable paella.
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh.
- 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.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Pricing in NW9
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in NW9 and across Greater London
- Drinks service on request
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Around Colindale
Events here are often close to St Matthias the Apostle church, Moon Under Water pub and Colindale Primary School, among other places. Also close by are Kisharon College (1.2 miles east), Sunny Hill Park (0.8 miles east) and Saracens High School (0.5 miles north). Colindale’s nearest station is Hendon station, about 1 mile south-east. Well-known places in the area include Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-east) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (0.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
Catering events across NW9
Across NW9, we cook in 4 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Burnt Oak, Neasden and Wembley to a quiet hamlet: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Colindale: For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Matthias the Apostle church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Sunny Hill Park? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Planning an evening event in Colindale? 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.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Live paella or other catering?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long the team stays
Who books paella catering?
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Community events and fairs
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
NW9 questions
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
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.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
- 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