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Paella Party Catering in St Giles
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in St Giles. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Family get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella party catering in St Giles
How our paella party catering works in St Giles
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around St Giles. Whether it’s birthday parties and garden get-togethers, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, vegetable paella and churros.
In St Giles, a back-garden party is the usual choice, even if the garden is small. A level spot away from fences and trees, plus parking nearby, is all we need. A photo of the garden helps. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- St Giles (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Who books paella party catering in St Giles?
It is generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Historic houses near St Giles include Benjamin Franklin House (0.5 miles south) and Burlington House (0.7 miles south-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
How we price paella party catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your party in St Giles, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have bins ready
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
St Giles: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in St Anne's Churchyard?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for St Giles?
St Giles has its own station: Tottenham Court Road station.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
When should I book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. Send your date and we’ll check.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Also near St Giles
What else we do in St Giles
Parties in St Giles: gardens, venues and local tips
St Giles is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Give us the address of your party in St Giles, and we will plan the journey and set-up. St Giles is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Soho Baptist Chapel, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Thinking of a party in St Anne's Churchyard? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Anywhere in W1F, W1D and W1T, we can bring paella party catering to you. Whether your party is on Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. St Giles is on the A301 and A400, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Close by, we cover parties in Seven Dials (1 mile south), West End (1 mile south-west), Soho (1 mile south-west), Covent Garden (1 mile south-east) and Chinatown (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (3 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 Museum of Comedy (less than half a mile north-east) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (under half a mile north-east). Open spaces near St Giles include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include Mercers' School (0.8 miles east) and London Nautical School (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown pub (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include LSE Shaw Library (within half a mile east)
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. A summer party in St Giles stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
St Giles is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- 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