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Paella Catering in Clare Market
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Clare Market.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella catering in Clare Market
About our paella catering in Clare Market
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately. Typical bookings include office lunches and staff parties and festivals, fairs and school events, serving chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and vegetable paella.
In Clare Market, events range from terrace gardens to hired halls. Tell us how close we can park, and whether there are steps or narrow passages. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Clare Market (WC2H, W1D, WC2B)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books paella catering in Clare Market?
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Clare Market, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Company summer parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Dr Johnson's House (under half a mile east) and Benjamin Franklin House (0.6 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- VAT, if it applies
- What the caterer needs from your venue
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
As a London location, Clare Market is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Planning an evening event in Clare Market? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. 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.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Questions from Clare Market
Can you cook in Lincoln's Inn Fields?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Clare Market?
The closest is London Charing Cross station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
What equipment do you bring?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Yes, that is what it is made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What is live paella catering?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you are ready to eat.
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What affects the price in Clare Market
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Clare Market? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella in Clare Market: local details
Clare Market is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. Events in Clare Market are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Clare Market is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Lincoln's Inn Fields? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Enon Chapel, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Wherever your event is in WC2H, W1D and WC2B, we can bring paella catering to you. Your event could be at a home on Drury Lane, New Square and Old Square or the roads around them. Main roads around Clare Market include the A4 and A301, which makes travel to your event easy. Close by, we cover events in Aldwych (1 mile south), Temple Bar (1 mile east), Covent Garden (1 mile south-west), Temple (1 mile south-east) and Seven Dials (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles east) and Gabriel's Wharf (0.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Clare Market include Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Clare Market include Mercers' School (under half a mile north-east) and London Nautical School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Ye Old White Horse pub (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include LSE Shaw Library (less than half a mile south) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (within half a mile north-west)
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Confirm allergies by email
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
- 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