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Paella catering in WD6
Live paella catering across WD6, from Brockley Hill. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
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- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
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Paella catering in WD6: what to expect
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll suggest what suits your event. Typical bookings include milestone birthday parties and anniversaries and engagement parties, serving mixed paella, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana.
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
What it costs in WD6
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why hosts in WD6 choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or WD6 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Near you in Brockley Hill
In Brockley Hill, that can mean a party near Abercorn Arms Public House, London Academy and Aylward Primary School, among other places. You’ll also find Edgwarebury Park (0.8 miles south-east) and St Peter (0.8 miles south-east). The nearest railway station is Elstree & Borehamwood station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (under half a mile north-west) and Hilfield Castle (2.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Darland's Lake and Edgware Way Grassland.
Catering events across WD6
There are 1 towns and 1 villages and hamlets in WD6, so whether your event is in Brockley Hill or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Brockley Hill: Parks such as Edgwarebury Park normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Historic houses near Brockley Hill include Headstone Manor (3.4 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Around midsummer it stays light in Brockley Hill until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in WD6? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Is live paella right for you?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Who provides the crockery
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
WD6: your questions answered
Is paella a full meal?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
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’re not sure.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
- 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