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Paella catering in WD99
Hosting a party in WD99? We cook in Holywell and every street in between, with live paella cooked at your venue.
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Events we cater in WD99
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
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Paella catering across WD99
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll recommend what fits your event. Typical bookings include leaving dos and retirements and garden parties and summer barbecues, with chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and seafood paella.
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
What it costs in WD99
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- We cover WD99 and the whole of Greater London
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Near you in Holywell
Events here are often close to The Red House, St Oswald's Parish Church and King George V Playing Fields, among other places. You’ll also find Croxley Danes School (0.6 miles north-west), Westfield Academy (within half a mile east) and Ascot Road Community Free School (less than half a mile north). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Watford High Street station, about 1.4 miles east. A little further out are Hertfordshire Fire Brigade Museum (1.5 miles east) and Watford General Hospital (0.9 miles east). Open spaces near Holywell include Tumbling Bay and Chorleywood Common.
Planning live paella in WD99
WD99 covers everything from Holywell 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.
Holywell: Nearby historic houses include High Elms Manor (4.1 miles north) and Headstone Manor (4.6 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. Parks such as King George V Playing Fields typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Evenings in Holywell stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually 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 you book
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether travel is included
- Who provides the crockery
- When final numbers are due
What paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Common questions in WD99
What seafood can we have?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Does paella work for big events?
It is ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
- 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