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Live paella catering in Temple Bar, Greater London
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Temple Bar and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
Live paella catering in Temple Bar
For event organisers in Temple Bar
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
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.
Paella catering in Temple Bar, made fresh on the day
There is something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It makes the food an event in itself. Whether it is community events and fairs and weddings and evening receptions, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
In Temple Bar, events range from terrace gardens to hired halls. Tell us how close we can park and about any steps. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Temple Bar (WC2B, WC2E, EC1N)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Temple Bar 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.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
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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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Tell us how many children are coming
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we typically call guests over.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
Catering an event in Temple Bar
Temple Bar is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. For paella catering in Temple Bar, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Temple Bar is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Clement Danes CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Temple Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
We cook at events all over WC2B, WC2E and EC1N. From Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. With the A4 and A40 close by, Temple Bar is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. If your venue is just outside Temple Bar, we also cover Temple (1 mile south), Clare Market (1 mile west), Aldwych (1 mile west), Blackfriars (1 mile east) and Covent Garden (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), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Montfichet's Tower (0.5 miles east) and Twinings Museum (under half a mile south-west). Not far away are Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Local schools include Mercers' School (within half a mile north) and London Nautical School (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Queen's Head Tavern (within half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include British Library of Political and Economic Science (under half a mile west) and Liberty of the Savoy (within half a mile south-west)
Temple Bar questions
What about parking in Temple Bar?
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 Temple Bar for guests?
City Thameslink station, in Temple Bar itself.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cater in Temple Bar?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Temple Bar and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
How we price paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Planning an evening event in Temple Bar? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Paella compared with other options
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why Temple Bar hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Temple Bar and across Greater London
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to 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