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Wedding Paella Catering in Underhill
Paella 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 Underhill.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Rustic barn weddings
Wedding paella catering for Underhill events
How our wedding paella catering works in Underhill
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. We are frequently asked to cater informal wedding breakfasts and weddings with a Spanish theme, serving canapé tapas, table tapas and evening paella.
London weddings around Underhill often mean a ceremony at a church or register office, then a reception at a hired venue or a family garden. Live paella works well at both, as long as there is a ventilated spot to cook. Plan parking and loading early. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Underhill (EN5, N20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Underhill: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John the Baptist Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Underhill?
New Barnet station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
Do you cook inside?
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 cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Of course. Add your suppliers to the final numbers and we will plan for them.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on how it’s served.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
We normally set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
How it works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Golden-hour photos in Underhill at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Planning wedding paella catering in Underhill? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Underhill
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Underhill and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Food for evening guests
- Blessings and vow renewals
Nearby historic houses include Wyllyotts Manor (3.4 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Questions to ask before booking
- How each diet is kept separate
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Underhill
Underhill is about 1 mile west of Barnet, in Greater London. Weddings in Underhill are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Underhill is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Underhill to London (about 11 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is New Barnet station, about 1 mile east. For outdoor photos, Greenhill Gardens is close by, and the countryside around Underhill suits an outdoor reception.
Wherever your wedding is in EN5 and N20, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Park Road, May's Lane and Manor Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. For weddings just outside Underhill, we cover Barnet (1 mile east), New Barnet (1 mile east), Monken Hadley (1 mile north), Hadley Wood (1 mile north-east) and Cockfosters (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Barnet General Hospital (0.9 miles west) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Underhill include Greenhill Gardens and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (less than half a mile north) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barnet Urban District (less than half a mile north-west)
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
As a London location, Underhill 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.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
- 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