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Paella party catering in Clerkenwell, Greater London
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Clerkenwell.
- Birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering for Clerkenwell events
How our paella party catering works in Clerkenwell
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. Typical bookings include garden parties and summer barbecues and anniversaries and engagement parties, serving vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas.
Throwing a party in Clerkenwell? Live paella means no cooking for you, in a garden, on a patio or at a venue. Mention any parking permits. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Clerkenwell (N1, EC1V, WC1X)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
As a London location, Clerkenwell is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Clerkenwell
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Churros
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, it is light in Clerkenwell until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Related guides
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
What affects the price in Clerkenwell
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Add a diet question to the invitation
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Who books paella party catering in Clerkenwell?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Clerkenwell, people book us for events such as:
- Summer garden parties
- Family reunions
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
Parks such as King Square Gardens typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Questions to ask before booking
- Space, access and power needs
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
Places near Clerkenwell
Other catering in Clerkenwell
Your questions about paella party catering in Clerkenwell
Can you cater a reception after a service at St James's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in King Square Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Parties in Clerkenwell: gardens, venues and local tips
Clerkenwell is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Whether your party is in the middle of Clerkenwell or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 764 places across Greater London.
If guests are coming by rail, Clerkenwell has its own station, Farringdon station. Historic houses near Clerkenwell include Dr Johnson's House (0.8 miles south) and Mansion House (1.1 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Wherever your party is in N1, EC1V and WC1X, we can bring paella party catering to you. Streets in the area include Long Lane, City Road and Noel Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. You’ll find Clerkenwell on the A1 and A5201, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Close by, we cover parties in Farringdon (1 mile south), Angel (1 mile north), Smithfield (1 mile south), Holborn (1 mile south-west) and St Pancras (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (5 miles south-west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include County of London (0.9 miles south-east) and Museum of Funeral History (under half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Clerkenwell include Tech City College (less than half a mile north-east) and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sekforde pub (less than half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Barts Health Archives (0.6 miles south)
Live paella or other catering?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in Clerkenwell and across Greater London
- 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