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Live paella catering in Covent Garden, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Covent Garden.
- Garden get-togethers
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Covent Garden?
How our paella catering works in Covent Garden
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there is very little waste, and the food arrives hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Typical bookings include weddings, from canapés to evening food and naming days and family parties, with chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and vegan paella.
In a London neighbourhood like Covent Garden, the cooking spot is typically a back garden, a courtyard or a venue’s terrace. Parking and loading are the main things to plan, so tell us about permits, bays or a driveway when you ask for a quote. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Where
- Covent Garden (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering an event in Covent Garden
Covent Garden is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Events in Covent Garden are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Crown Court Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, Covent Garden has its own station, London Charing Cross station.
Anywhere in W1F, W1D and W1T, we can bring paella catering to you. Your event could be at a home on Duck Lane, Drury Lane and New Square. Being close to the A301 and A400, Covent Garden is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Covent Garden for paella catering include Seven Dials (1 mile west), Aldwych (1 mile east), Adelphi (1 mile south), St Giles (1 mile north-west) and Clare Market (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find London Museum and Institute of Natural History (less than half a mile east) and Montfichet's Tower (0.9 miles east). Open spaces near Covent Garden include Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Schools near Covent Garden include London Nautical School (0.7 miles south-east) and Mercers' School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Punch & Judy pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Liberty of the Savoy (less than half a mile south-east) and LSE Shaw Library (under half a mile north-east)
Occasions we cook for in Covent Garden
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Victoria Embankment Gardens? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staff numbers and hours
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. In Covent Garden, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Covent Garden? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Questions from Covent Garden
Is parking a problem for events in Covent Garden?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
What’s the nearest station to Covent Garden for guests?
Covent Garden has its own station: London Charing Cross station.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
What does paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
What happens with live paella?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve at the time you want.
About the dishes
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is typically served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Nearby places to Covent Garden
Other catering in Covent Garden
Where we can cook in Covent Garden
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Covent Garden is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Covent Garden
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Is live paella right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- We cover Covent Garden and the whole of Greater London
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. 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.
- 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