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Paella catering in EC4Y
We cater across all of the EC4Y postcode district, which takes in Bankside. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Planning an event in EC4Y?
Areas within EC4Y
What we do in EC4Y
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Festival & event paella
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
About paella catering in EC4Y
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. Popular choices include black rice, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for wedding breakfasts and evening food and leaving dos and retirements.
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Prices in EC4Y
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in EC4Y and across Greater London
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Get a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in EC4Y? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Around Bankside
We cook for events around St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School, Barts Health Archives and St Mary-at-Hill, among other places. Other local landmarks include Founders Arms (within half a mile west), St Mary Mounthaw (under half a mile north-east), The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overy (0.5 miles south-east) and London Nautical School (less than half a mile west). There is a railway station in Bankside itself: London Blackfriars station, handy for guests travelling by train. Well-known places in the area include Gabriel's Wharf (less than half a mile west) and County of London (0.6 miles north-east). For a walk before or after the party, there is Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Other local spots include Bernie Spain Gardens (within half a mile west)
Catering events across EC4Y
EC4Y covers everything from Bankside to 0 small villages and hamlets, and live paella works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Bankside: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as London Nautical School, can book us as a food stall. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Mary Mounthaw, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Evenings in Bankside stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Events we cater in EC4Y
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff parties and work lunches
How we price paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
EC4Y questions
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
What is live paella catering?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Which paella is most popular?
It depends on your guests. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
What seafood can we have?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
- 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