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Paella catering in W1T
Hosting a party in W1T? We cook in Marylebone, St Pancras and Soho and the rest of the district, with paella cooked from scratch.
Book live paella in W1T
Areas within W1T
- Marylebone
- St Pancras
- Soho
- Chinatown
- West End
- St Giles
- Seven Dials
- Covent Garden
- Bloomsbury
- Fitzrovia
- Somers Town
- Euston
What we do in W1T
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
Our paella catering in W1T
The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the aroma does the rest. We’re frequently asked to cater fairs, fêtes and festivals and summer garden parties, serving black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh.
- 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.
Pricing in W1T
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why hosts in W1T choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Landmarks near Marylebone
You will find us cooking near Russian chapel on Welbeck Street, St Vincent's Catholic Primary School and Royal Society of Medicine Library, among other places. You’ll also find The St Marylebone CofE School (less than half a mile north-west), The Phoenix pub (less than half a mile south-east), The St Marylebone CofE School (within half a mile north-west) and St Anne's Churchyard (0.7 miles south-east). There’s a railway station in Marylebone itself: Bond Street station. A little further out are Twist Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Montfichet's Tower (2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Adelaide Nature Reserve and St. James's Park Lake.
- Other local spots include Westminster St James (0.8 miles south-east)
Catering events across W1T
Across W1T, we cook in 11 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Marylebone, St Pancras and Soho or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Marylebone: Thinking of a picnic-style party in St Anne's Churchyard? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Vincent's Catholic Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Evenings in Marylebone stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Who books paella catering?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Community events and fairs
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
About the dishes
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is typically served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Is live paella right for you?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the team stays
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Your questions about paella catering in W1T
What equipment do you bring?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What happens with live paella?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve when you are ready to eat.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
- 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