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Wedding Paella Catering for Highgate events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Highgate.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Planning an event in Highgate?
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Highgate? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
About our wedding paella catering in Highgate
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. On the menu are table tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast, and typical bookings are for rustic barn weddings and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts.
In Highgate, getting guests from ceremony to reception is part of the plan. Paella can be cooking while they’re on the move, ready to serve on arrival. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Highgate (N6, N19, NW5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
As a London location, Highgate is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Highgate weddings: local tips
Highgate is about 2 miles north-east of Hampstead, in Greater London. We bring wedding paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Highgate. We cover 764 places across Greater London.
Planning photos in Whittington Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. If you’re marrying at a church near Highgate, such as Highgate United Reformed Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Wherever your wedding is in N6, N19 and NW5, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Local streets include Wood Lane, Grange Road and Talbot Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Upper Holloway (1 mile south-east), Dartmouth Park (1 mile south), Lissenden Gardens (1 mile south), Crouch End (1 mile north-east) and Tufnell Park (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south), Marylebone (4 miles south), Kensington (6 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Mall Wood Green (2.2 miles north-east) and Kenwood House (1 mile west). The countryside around Highgate includes Darland's Lake and Parkland Walk.
- Schools near Highgate include St Aloysius RC College (under half a mile south-east) and Asanté Academy of Chinese Medicine (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Angel Inn (under half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Hornsey (1.2 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Share your running order, including speeches
We normally set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Occasions we cook for in Highgate
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Highgate, people book us for occasions like:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Nearby historic houses include Witanhurst (within half a mile south-west) and Athlone House (0.6 miles west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel and parking costs
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Golden-hour photos in Highgate at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Highgate
Which station should guests use for Highgate?
Upper Holloway station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Highgate United Reformed Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What if the timings change?
Tell us and we’ll adjust. We keep in touch with your venue on the day and time the rice so it is served at its best.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
- 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