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Paella catering in EC1Y
We cater across all of the EC1Y postcode district, including Barbican Estate and Bishopsgate. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
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- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
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Our paella catering in EC1Y
Paella is generous food: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. Popular choices include vegan paella, seafood paella and paella Valenciana, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and weddings, from canapés to evening food.
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Prices in EC1Y
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.
Why hosts in EC1Y choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Around Barbican Estate
Around Barbican Estate, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near St Mary-at-Hill, Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre and Barbican Conservatory. Also close by are Central Foundation Boys' School (0.6 miles north-east), Charterhouse Square School (less than half a mile north-west), Barts Health Archives (less than half a mile south-west) and St Giles-without-Cripplegate (less than half a mile south-east). There is a railway station in Barbican Estate itself: Moorgate station. Other landmarks nearby include Gabriel's Wharf (1 mile south-west) and County of London (less than half a mile south). Open spaces near Barbican Estate include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local pubs include The Jugged Hare pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Planning live paella in EC1Y
There are 2 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in EC1Y, so whether your event is in Barbican Estate and Bishopsgate or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Barbican Estate: If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Giles-without-Cripplegate, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre, can book us as a food stall. Planning an evening event in Barbican Estate? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
What affects the price in EC1Y
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether travel is included
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Tell us what else is being served
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we usually call guests over.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Occasions we cook for in EC1Y
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Big birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Community events and fairs
- Garden get-togethers
Questions from EC1Y
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Is paella enough as a main?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
- 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