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Paella party catering in Temple, Greater London
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Temple and the surrounding area.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
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Paella party catering for your party in Temple
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. We’re frequently asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and christenings and naming days, serving mixed paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In Temple, 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 photo of the garden. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Temple (SE1, WC2H, WC2B)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Temple
What’s the nearest station to Temple for guests?
Temple has its own station: London Blackfriars station.
Is parking a problem for events in Temple?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
Hosting a paella party in Temple
Temple is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. Give us the address of your party in Temple, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Parks such as Garden Bridge typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Temple Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
For paella party catering in SE1, WC2H and WC2B, we plan around your venue and timings. We can cater a party on streets such as Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square or the roads around them. Temple is on the A4 and A40, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Nearby, we also cater parties in Temple Bar (1 mile north), Blackfriars (1 mile east), Aldwych (1 mile west), Clare Market (1 mile north-west) 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 (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
A little further out are Liberty of the Savoy (under half a mile west) and Twinings Museum (under half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Temple include London Nautical School (less than half a mile south) and Mercers' School (within half a mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Devereux pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include British Library of Political and Economic Science (within half a mile north-west)
The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it is light in Temple until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Temple
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Christenings and naming days
For guests coming by train, London Blackfriars station is in Temple itself.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How bad weather is handled
Nearby places to Temple
Other catering in Temple
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Have bins ready
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Plan seats for most guests
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
DIY paella versus live catering
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’ll do the cooking.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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