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Paella catering in W1U
Hosting a party in W1U? We cook in Marylebone, Connaught Village and Mayfair and every street in between, with live paella cooked at your venue.
Live paella across W1U
Towns and villages in W1U
Our catering across W1U
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
About paella catering in W1U
There is something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It makes the food an event in itself. We’re frequently asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and weddings and evening receptions, serving vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule.
- 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.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Pricing in W1U
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Catering across Greater London, including W1U
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Local landmarks in Marylebone
In Marylebone, that can mean a party near Russian chapel on Welbeck Street, St Vincent's Catholic Primary School and Royal Society of Medicine Library and the streets around them. 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 (under 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. Other landmarks nearby include Twist Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Montfichet's Tower (2 miles east). Open spaces near Marylebone include Adelaide Nature Reserve and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local facilities include Westminster St James (0.8 miles south-east)
Live paella across W1U: what to know
From Marylebone, Mayfair and Paddington to 0 villages and hamlets, events across W1U range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Marylebone: Parks such as St Anne's Churchyard usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Russian chapel on Welbeck Street, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Planning an evening event in Marylebone? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
How we price paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
Planning paella catering in W1U? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Mention any other courses or food
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Occasions we cook for in W1U
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In W1U, people book us for occasions like:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Office lunches and staff parties
Common questions in W1U
How much does paella catering cost in W1U?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Is paella a full meal?
It is a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
- 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