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Paella catering in UB8
Paella, tapas and desserts across UB8, covering Uxbridge, Cowley and Hayes. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
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Catering in UB8
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
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Paella catering in UB8: what to expect
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s what we bring to events in UB8. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and black rice, and we’re frequently booked for fairs, fêtes and festivals and anniversary celebrations.
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
What you will pay
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why hosts in UB8 choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Events in UB8 and across Buckinghamshire
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Around Uxbridge
Events here are often close to Church of St Andrew, Whitehall Junior School and Uxbridge High School. Nearby too are West Middlesex College (0.7 miles west) and Three Tuns pub (under half a mile north). The closest station to Uxbridge is West Drayton station, about 2.1 miles south. Well-known places in the area include The Chimes (under half a mile north) and Hillingdon Hospital (1.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Northala Fields and Uxbridge Moor.
Live paella across UB8: what to know
UB8 covers everything from Hayes, Hillingdon and Uxbridge to 0 small villages and hamlets, and live paella works in all of them. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Uxbridge: Nearby historic houses include Ickenham Hall (2.2 miles north-east) and Northolt Manor (4.7 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is West Drayton station, about 2.1 miles south. Evenings in Uxbridge stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Paella compared with other options
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in UB8.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When final numbers are due
- Who provides the crockery
- A clear list of what’s included
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Send allergies to us in writing
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
UB8: your questions answered
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Buckinghamshire. Find your area.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
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