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Paella catering in EC1M
We cook at events in every part of the EC1M postcode district, which takes in Blackfriars. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Paella catering in EC1M
Where we cater in EC1M
Events we cater in EC1M
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
Paella catering in EC1M: what to expect
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’re frequently asked to cater weddings, from canapés to evening food and birthday celebrations, serving seafood paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
What you’ll pay
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or EC1M postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Near you in Blackfriars
Locally, our events take us close to The Black Friar pub, Barts Health Archives and Mercers' School and the streets around them. You’ll also find St Ann Blackfriars (less than half a mile north-east), St Alban's Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles north-west), London Nautical School (0.5 miles south-west) and St Mary-at-Hill (0.9 miles east). Blackfriars has its own railway station: London Blackfriars station. Other landmarks nearby include St Brides Crypt Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and St Philip's Hospital (0.6 miles west). For a walk before or after the party, there is Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local facilities include Bernie Spain Gardens (under half a mile south-west) and County of London (0.6 miles east)
Live paella across EC1M: what to know
EC1M covers everything from Blackfriars to 0 small villages and hamlets, and live paella suits every kind of setting. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Blackfriars: For guests coming by train, Blackfriars has its own station, London Blackfriars station. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Ann Blackfriars, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Around midsummer it stays light in Blackfriars until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Count adults and children separately
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
What paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we’re needed on site
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space, if you can
Planning paella catering in EC1M? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
EC1M: your questions answered
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
- 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