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Paella catering in W1G
We cook at events in every part of the W1G postcode district, including Fitzrovia. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Book live paella in W1G
Where we cater in W1G
Catering in W1G
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
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Paella catering in W1G: what to expect
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. Typical bookings include birthday celebrations and family celebrations and christenings, with vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella.
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
What you will pay
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near Fitzrovia
You’ll find us cooking near UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies, Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ and Whitefield's Tabernacle and the streets around them. You will also find Carpenters Arms (within half a mile south-east), All Souls CofE Primary School (less than half a mile south), St Anne's Churchyard (0.8 miles south) and Wellcome Library (less than half a mile north-east). There’s a railway station in Fitzrovia itself: London Euston station, handy for guests travelling by train. Other landmarks nearby include Brunswick Centre (0.6 miles east) and London Foot Hospital (less than half a mile south-west). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Primrose Hill.
- Local facilities include Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (0.8 miles south-east)
Live paella across W1G: what to know
Across W1G, we cook in 1 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Fitzrovia or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Fitzrovia: Parks such as St Anne's Churchyard generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as All Souls CofE Primary School, can book us as a food stall. In Fitzrovia, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Mention any other courses or food
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Have seats for most of your guests
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
Who books paella catering?
There’s no kitchen needed, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Community events and fairs
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
How we price paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is typically served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
For event organisers in W1G
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Common questions in W1G
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Is paella a full meal?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
- 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