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Paella catering in WC2E
Live paella catering across WC2E, from South Bank and Temple Bar. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Live paella across WC2E
Where we cater in WC2E
Events we cater in WC2E
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
Paella catering across WC2E
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around WC2E. We’re often asked to cater milestone birthday parties and family celebrations and christenings, serving seafood paella, black rice and vegan paella.
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
What it costs in WC2E
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in WC2E and across Greater London
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
What’s near South Bank
Around South Bank, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near The BFI Reuben Library, St John's Church and St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School. Other local landmarks include London Nautical School (within half a mile north-east), Oasis Academy Johanna (under half a mile south-east), Jubilee Gardens (under half a mile west) and The Hole In The Wall pub (within half a mile east). There is a railway station in South Bank itself: London Waterloo station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Baynard's Castle (0.9 miles north-east) and Royal Waterloo Hospital for Children and Women (less than half a mile north-east). Open spaces near South Bank include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Other local spots include Liberty of the Savoy (under half a mile north)
Paella catering in WC2E: local guide
Across WC2E, we cook in 2 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in South Bank and Temple Bar or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
South Bank: Thinking of a picnic-style party in Jubilee Gardens? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. For guests coming by train, South Bank has its own station, London Waterloo station. Around midsummer it stays light in South Bank until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
What affects the price in WC2E
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell us what else is being served
- Give us separate numbers for children
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it is entertaining too.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
- Travel and parking costs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Your questions about paella catering in WC2E
Is paella enough as a main?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
What happens with live paella?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Yes. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
- 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