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Paella catering in Greater London

Paella cooked from scratch for events in all 764 towns and villages of Greater London, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.

Live paella across Greater London

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Our catering in Greater London

Choose a service to see every town we cover for it in Greater London, or pick your town from the list below.

Main towns

Paella catering in Greater London: what to expect

The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. We are often asked to cater summer garden parties and milestone birthday parties, with vegetable paella, seafood paella and black rice.

We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand.

Send us your date, numbers and venue.
We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
We arrive in good time to set up.
The paella cooks as guests gather round.
We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.

Pricing in Greater London

When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.

What you get with us

Real theatre, not just catering
Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
We cover Greater London and the whole of Greater London

How to get a price

The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.

Local landmarks in London

You’ll find us cooking near St Mary-at-Hill, St George the Martyr and The BFI Reuben Library and the streets around them. Also close by are Trinity Arms Public House (under half a mile south-east), Ark Globe Academy (less than half a mile south), Charles Dickens Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and Newington Gardens (within half a mile south). London has its own railway station: Elephant & Castle station. A little further out are Gabriel's Wharf (0.8 miles north-west) and Museum of Life Sciences (within half a mile north-east). Open spaces near London include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.

Schools near London include London School of Musical Theatre (within half a mile west)
Parks and local facilities nearby include County of London (1.1 miles north)

Live paella across Greater London: what to know

There are 157 towns and 87 villages and hamlets in Greater London, so the setting can be anything from London, City of Westminster and Marylebone to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. Parts of Greater London are within a few miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check venue rules on vehicles and cooking for countryside events.

London: For a christening or wedding at a church such as St George the Martyr, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Parks such as Newington Gardens normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Around midsummer it stays light in London until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.

What we need at the venue

We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:

Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Parking close enough to carry equipment

Prices and what affects them

Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:

Your choice of paellas
Travel, parking and access
Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
How long we are needed on site

Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.

What to tell us

Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:

The courses you’d like
The address or venue name
The date and rough timings
A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field

Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.

About the dishes

Mixed paella

Chicken and seafood together.

Paella Valenciana

Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It is a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.

Catering for every guest

We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:

Ensure each pan is labelled
Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
Confirm allergies by email
Let us know about other food at the event

A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we typically call guests over.

Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.

Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?

Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.

Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.

Greater London questions

Is the paella gluten-free?

A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.

When do you arrive?

That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.

What space do you need to cook?

Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.

How does live paella catering work?

We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.