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Paella catering in E1W
We cook at events in every part of the E1W postcode district, including Whitechapel, Spitalfields and Tower Hill. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Book live paella in E1W
Areas within E1W
Our catering across E1W
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
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Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
About paella catering in E1W
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there’s very little waste, and the food is served hot. It’s why live paella suits so many kinds of event. We cook paella Valenciana, vegan paella and vegetable paella, and we are frequently booked for big birthdays and weddings, from canapés to evening food.
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
What you will pay
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Local landmarks in Whitechapel
In Whitechapel, that can mean a party near London Enterprise Academy, St Mary Matfelon and St Mary-at-Hill. You will also find Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (0.5 miles west), The White Hart pub (within half a mile south-west), Canon Barnett Primary School (under half a mile west) and Makers Academy (within half a mile west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Whitechapel station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Minories (0.5 miles south-west) and The Royal London Hospital (0.5 miles east). The countryside around Whitechapel includes St. James's Park Lake and Lavender Pond.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Finsbury Circus (0.8 miles west)
Catering events across E1W
From Whitechapel, Spitalfields and Tower Hill to 0 villages and hamlets, events across E1W range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Whitechapel: For guests coming by train, Whitechapel station is about 0.5 miles away. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Canon Barnett Primary School, can book us as a food stall. In Whitechapel, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
For event organisers in E1W
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Why live paella works
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In E1W, people book us for occasions like:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Birthday celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
What affects the price in E1W
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in E1W
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Do you bring everything you need?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
- 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