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Paella catering in W1H
Live paella catering across W1H, from Hyde Park Estate, Tyburn and Paddington Green. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
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Events we cater in W1H
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
Paella catering across W1H
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there is very little waste, and the food is served hot. That is why it works for so many events. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for festivals, fairs and school events and retirement and leaving parties.
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat.
- 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 sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Pricing in W1H
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why hosts in W1H choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Events in W1H and across Greater London
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
What’s near Hyde Park Estate
Locally, our events take us close to North Westminster Community School, Duke Of Kendal pub and Church of St John the Evangelist. Also close by are Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School (under half a mile north-east), International Community School (under half a mile north), Royal Society of Medicine Library (0.9 miles east) and Hyde Park (less than half a mile south-east). The closest station to Hyde Park Estate is London Paddington station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are London Toy & Model Museum (0.6 miles west) and Montfichet's Tower (2.9 miles east). For a walk before or after the party, there is Greville Place nature reserve and The Long Water.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Westminster St James (1.4 miles east)
Catering events across W1H
W1H covers everything from Paddington Green, Paddington and Connaught Village to 0 small villages and hamlets, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Hyde Park Estate: For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Historic houses near Hyde Park Estate include Handel Hendrix House (1 mile east) and Apsley House (1 mile south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. In Hyde Park Estate, 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. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Ask for labels on each pan
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Organising a club, school or community event in W1H? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Is live paella right for you?
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in W1H.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
How we price paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we are needed on site
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It is usually the most photographed pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Your questions about paella catering in W1H
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.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
- 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