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Paella catering in UB1
Planning an event in UB1? We cover Dormers Wells, Southall and Greenford and every street in between, with paella cooked from scratch.
Paella catering in UB1
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Catering in UB1
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
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Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
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About paella catering in UB1
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will recommend what fits your event. Popular choices include black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for staff parties and work lunches and garden parties and summer barbecues.
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks.
- 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 sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Prices in UB1
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why hosts in UB1 choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in UB1, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Around Dormers Wells
You will find us cooking near Dormers Wells Junior School, The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School and Emmanuel Church. You’ll also find The Plough pub (under half a mile south-west), Castle Bar Park (1.5 miles east) and Dormers Wells High School (within half a mile north-west). The closest station to Dormers Wells is Southall station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Treaty Centre (3.3 miles south) and St Bernard's Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Dormers Wells includes Northala Fields and Litten Nature Reserve.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Ealing (2.4 miles east)
Live paella across UB1: what to know
Across UB1, we cook in 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Southall, Greenford and Yeading to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Dormers Wells: For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Southall station, about 0.9 miles south-west. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Dormers Wells Junior School, can book us as a food stall. Around midsummer it stays light in Dormers Wells until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
How we price paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many staff you need
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Give us separate numbers for children
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Is live paella right for you?
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The wet-weather plan
UB1 questions
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
What happens with live paella?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Does paella work for big events?
It is ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
- 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