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Wedding Paella Catering for Osidge events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Osidge. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Blessings and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering near Osidge
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Osidge
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Whether it’s rustic barn weddings and garden and marquee weddings, we will put together a menu of table tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast and more.
In Osidge, getting guests from ceremony to reception is part of the plan. Paella can be cooking while they’re on the move, so it’s ready when they arrive. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Osidge (N14, EN4, N11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Osidge weddings: local tips
Osidge is about 2 miles south-east of Barnet, in Greater London. From the centre of Osidge to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Osidge is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Osidge to London (about 10 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Oakleigh Park station is about 1 mile away. Barfield Allotments Nature Park nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Osidge suits an outdoor reception.
This part of Greater London takes in N14, EN4 and N11, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. From Dene Road, Farm Lane and Byre Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Being close to the A111, Osidge is easy for us to reach. For weddings just outside Osidge, we cover Southgate (1 mile south-east), East Barnet (1 mile west), Brunswick Park (1 mile south-west), Oakwood (1 mile north-east) and Whetstone (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (10 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Coppetts Wood Hospital (2.3 miles south) and East Barnet Urban District (1 mile north-west). The countryside around Osidge includes Darland's Lake and Barfield Allotments Nature Park.
- Nearby schools include Ashmole Academy (under half a mile south-east) and Salcombe School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Osidge Arms (within half a mile south)
Why choose live paella in Osidge?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. 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.
What you get with us
- Events in Osidge and across Greater London
- A clear, itemised quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Osidge is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
More for events in Osidge
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Osidge? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. For a summer wedding in Osidge, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Osidge
What about parking in Osidge?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
We are having a ceremony at St Andrew's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on how it is served.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
If things run late, and we’ll adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Who books wedding paella catering in Osidge?
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Big weddings with every diet
- Informal wedding breakfasts
If you are hoping for photos in Oak Hill Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
- The venue requirements
- 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