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Paella catering in EC1V
Paella, tapas and desserts across EC1V, from Farringdon, Smithfield and Barbican Estate. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
Planning an event in EC1V?
Towns and villages in EC1V
Catering in EC1V
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
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Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: use our quote form.
About paella catering in EC1V
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will suggest what suits your event. On the menu are seafood paella, vegan paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for garden parties and summer barbecues and weddings and evening receptions.
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat.
- 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 paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
What it costs in EC1V
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Near you in Farringdon
Events here are frequently close to St John Clerkenwell, Charterhouse Square School and Barbican Conservatory. Also close by are St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School (within half a mile north), The Castle Public House (less than half a mile south-west), St Mary-at-Hill (1.1 miles south-east) and Barts Health Archives (under half a mile south-east). There’s a railway station in Farringdon itself: Farringdon station. Other landmarks nearby include Finsbury Health Centre (under half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (0.5 miles south). The countryside around Farringdon includes Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Nearby schools include Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles east)
- Local facilities include County of London (0.6 miles south-east)
Catering events across EC1V
There are 10 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in EC1V, so the setting can be anything from Hoxton, Farringdon and Smithfield to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Farringdon: For a christening or wedding at a church such as St John Clerkenwell, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Charterhouse Square School, can book us as a food stall. Evenings in Farringdon stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Should I cook it myself?
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Is live paella right for you?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- When payment is due
- How bad weather is handled
- Travel and parking costs
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Why live paella works
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Whatever you are celebrating in EC1V, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Naming days and family parties
- Company summer parties
- Summer garden parties
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
EC1V questions
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.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
How much does paella catering cost in EC1V?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is paella enough as a main?
It’s a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
- 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