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Paella catering in EC1P
Hosting a party in EC1P? We cook in Farringdon and Smithfield and every street in between, with paella cooked from scratch.
Paella catering in EC1P
Places in EC1P
What we do in EC1P
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
Paella catering across EC1P
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. We cook mixed paella, black rice and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for community events and fairs and retirement celebrations.
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.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Prices in EC1P
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A clear, itemised quote
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or EC1P postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
What’s near Farringdon
Events here are frequently close to St John Clerkenwell, Charterhouse Square School and Barbican Conservatory and the streets around them. You’ll also find St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School (within half a mile north), The Castle Public House (within half a mile south-west), St Mary-at-Hill (1.1 miles south-east) and Barts Health Archives (under half a mile south-east). Farringdon has its own railway station: Farringdon station. Other landmarks nearby include Finsbury Health Centre (within half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (0.5 miles south). Not far away are Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Nearby schools include Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles east)
- Other local spots include County of London (0.6 miles south-east)
Catering events across EC1P
There are 2 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in EC1P, so whether your event is in Farringdon and Smithfield or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Farringdon: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Charterhouse Square School, can book us as a food stall. Nearby historic houses include Dr Johnson's House (under half a mile south-west) and Mansion House (0.8 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. Planning an evening event in Farringdon? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Mention any other courses or food
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Have seats for most of your guests
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If timings shift, we adapt.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
Why live paella works
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Garden get-togethers
Why live cooking beats a buffet
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
- Who provides the crockery
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Common questions in EC1P
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Does paella work for big events?
It is ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Is paella a full meal?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
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 far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
- 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