City of London · England
Paella Party Catering for City of London events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across City of London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering in City of London
Paella party catering in City of London, made fresh on the day
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a picture if you are unsure. Whether it’s wakes and memorial gatherings and garden get-togethers, we can cook vegetable paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
Throwing a party in City of London? Live paella means no cooking for you, and works in gardens, on patios and at hired venues. Mention any parking permits. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- City of London (EC4V, EC1A, EC2M, EC2Y)
- County
- City of London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your party?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Nearby places to City of London
Also in City of London
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Why choose paella party catering in City of London?
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
In City of London and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Historic houses near City of London include Mansion House (under half a mile south-east) and Dr Johnson's House (0.7 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long the team stays
- The wet-weather plan
- When final numbers are due
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
As a London location, City of London 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 before you book.
On the menu in City of London
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell typically draws people over. For a late-May party in City of London, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in City of London? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What paella party catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we are needed on site
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
City of London: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to City of London for guests?
City of London has its own station: London Cannon Street station.
Is parking a problem for events in City of London?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Do you cover City of London?
We do. We cook at events in City of London and the surrounding area. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Normally, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a picture and we’ll check.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is usually the best advert for the party.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Parties in City of London: gardens, venues and local tips
City of London is about 1 mile north of London, in City of London. For paella party catering in City of London, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices.
After a christening at a church like St Olave Old Jewry, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Parks such as St Alphage Garden normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Wherever your party is in EC4V, EC1A, EC2M and EC2Y, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Aldermanbury Square, Monkwell Square and Paternoster Square or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. You’ll find City of London on the A1 and A3, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. If your venue is just outside City of London, we also cover Barbican Estate (1 mile north), Bishopsgate (1 mile east), Finsbury (1 mile north), Aldgate (1 mile east) and St Luke's (1 mile north).
Well-known places in the area include County of London (under half a mile north) and London Bridge Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Local schools include Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre (0.5 miles north) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include Golden Fleece pub (within half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Barts Health Archives (less than half a mile north-west)
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Warn the neighbours
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
- 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