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Paella Party Catering in Covent Garden
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Covent Garden: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Family reunions
- Celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering for Covent Garden events
Common questions in 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’ll work around it.
Which station should guests use for Covent Garden?
Covent Garden has its own station: London Charing Cross station.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
About our paella party catering in Covent Garden
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Whether it’s wakes and memorial gatherings and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, we can cook tapas, churros and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
In Covent Garden, a back-garden party is the usual choice, even if the garden is small. We need a level spot clear of fences and trees, and somewhere to park and unload. Send a picture of the garden. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Covent Garden (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
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.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Covent Garden
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Perfect for your party in Covent Garden
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
Historic houses near Covent Garden include Benjamin Franklin House (less than half a mile south) and Dr Johnson's House (0.6 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether travel is included
Covent Garden parties: what to know
Covent Garden is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Anywhere in W1F, we will come to your venue or garden. Covent Garden is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Thinking of a party in Victoria Embankment Gardens? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Crown Court Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Wherever your party is in W1F, W1D and W1T, we can bring paella party catering to you. Streets in the area include Duck Lane, Drury Lane and New Square, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Covent Garden sits on or near the A301 and A400, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater parties 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).
A little further out are London Museum and Institute of Natural History (under half a mile east) and Montfichet's Tower (0.9 miles east). Not far away are 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 (under half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Liberty of the Savoy (within half a mile south-east) and LSE Shaw Library (under half a mile north-east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. For a late-May party in Covent Garden, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Give separate numbers for children
- Let the neighbours know
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
How we price paella party catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Covent Garden
Also in Covent Garden
- 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