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Wedding Paella Catering in Oakleigh Park
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Oakleigh Park and across Greater London.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Planning an event in Oakleigh Park?
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Golden-hour photos in Oakleigh Park at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
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.
Planning help
About our wedding paella catering in Oakleigh Park
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. Typical bookings include food for evening guests and weddings with lots of dietary needs, with evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts.
In Oakleigh Park, getting guests from ceremony to reception is part of the plan. The paella can be cooking while everyone makes their way over, ready to serve on arrival. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Location
- Oakleigh Park (N20, N12, EN4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Oakleigh Park questions
Is parking a problem for events in Oakleigh Park?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St John: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What if photos overrun?
We adapt. We keep in touch with your venue on the day so the paella is served fresh.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from canapés to evening food.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
What about supplier meals?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Occasions we cook for in Oakleigh Park
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
If you’re hoping for photos in Swan Lane Open Space, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- The venue requirements
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Oakleigh Park
Oakleigh Park is about 2 miles south-east of Barnet, in Greater London. We bring wedding paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Oakleigh Park and the surrounding area. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our events stretch from Oakleigh Park to London (9 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Oakleigh Park, such as Church of St John, 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 is ready as guests arrive. Historic houses near Oakleigh Park include Heath Hall (3.5 miles south) and Kenwood House (3.8 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
We cover weddings in every part of N20, N12 and EN4. Streets in the area include High Road, Swan Lane and Green Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. With the A1000 close by, Oakleigh Park is easy for us to reach for your wedding. We also cook at weddings in Whetstone (1 mile east), North Finchley (1 mile south), Woodside Park (1 mile south-west), East Barnet (1 mile north-east) and Brunswick Park (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are Grand Arcade (0.9 miles south) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Oakleigh Park includes Barfield Allotments Nature Park and Highgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include Finchley Catholic High School (0.5 miles south-west) and Woodhouse College (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include Three Horseshoes pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include East Barnet Urban District (1.3 miles north)
Places near Oakleigh Park
More for events in Oakleigh Park
Where we can cook in Oakleigh Park
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
As a London location, Oakleigh Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Oakleigh Park
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Send us the running order and speech times
We usually set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue does not.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
About the dishes
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Events in Oakleigh Park and across Greater London
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
How we price wedding paella catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Oakleigh Park? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
- 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