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Paella catering in WC1X
We cook at events in every part of the WC1X postcode district, which takes in Holborn and Clerkenwell. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Paella catering in WC1X
Where we cater in WC1X
Events we cater in WC1X
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- See all our catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Paella catering in WC1X: what to expect
There’s something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. We cook vegetable paella, black rice and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for office lunches and staff parties and naming days and family parties.
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over.
- 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 sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Pricing in WC1X
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why hosts in WC1X choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Catering across Greater London, including WC1X
- Fast service from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
What’s near Holborn
In Holborn, that can mean a party near British Library of Political and Economic Science, City Academy and The Yorkshire Grey pub, among other places. Other local landmarks include St Alban's Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile east), Lincoln's Inn Fields (less than half a mile south-west), St Alban's Church (within half a mile east) and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.9 miles north). There is a railway station in Holborn itself: Farringdon station, handy for guests travelling by train. Well-known places in the area include The Postal Museum (within half a mile north) and Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (0.5 miles south-west)
Paella catering in WC1X: local guide
Across WC1X, we cook in 2 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Holborn and Clerkenwell to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Holborn: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Alban's Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Alban's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Evenings in Holborn stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Count adults and children separately
- Request clear labels at the serving table
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together.
Comparing caterers
- How long the team stays
- If the price includes VAT
- Space, access and power needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Why live paella works
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Whatever you are celebrating in WC1X, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Company summer parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Anniversary celebrations
Your questions about paella catering in WC1X
Which paellas suit our guests?
It depends on your guests. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
- 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