Paella101

Paella101 brings authentic Spanish paella and a relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere directly to your event. I cook everything fresh on-site, in front of your guests, using quality ingredients and traditional recipes. I offer Chicken, Seafood, Mixed and Vegan paellas, with options available for different dietary requirements, including gluten-free and halal. More than just catering, the idea is to make the cooking part of the occasion — guests can watch the paella being prepared, enjoy the aromas and gather around the pan while everything is freshly cooked. Simple, authentic Spanish food, freshly prepared and served with a smile.

My passion for cooking started when I was a child in Spain. While my mum was cooking, I would sit in the kitchen with my grandfather, helping, watching and learning. The kitchen was always a special place in our family — somewhere people gathered, talked, laughed and enjoyed food together. Around 10 years ago, I started cooking paella at weekends as a hobby. Little by little, one event led to another, recommendations grew and eventually that hobby became Paella101 and my full-time passion. Even today, what I enjoy most is recreating that same feeling I remember from my childhood: people gathering around good food and enjoying time together. ❤️

I have over 10 years of experience cooking paella at markets, private celebrations, corporate events and large public events across London and the surrounding areas. I spent several years trading in Greenwich, which gave me extensive experience cooking in front of the public and serving large numbers of customers efficiently while maintaining quality. Today, I also cook regularly at Sky Studios and have catered for a wide variety of private and corporate events. One of my biggest events was the University of Greenwich Open Day, where I was selected to cook for around 800 guests. That experience means I am equally comfortable cooking for a small private gathering or managing catering for several hundred people.

My clients range from couples and families organising special celebrations to companies looking for a more relaxed and interactive catering experience. I regularly cater for hen parties, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, garden parties and family celebrations, as well as corporate events and larger gatherings. Many of my clients are looking for something less formal than traditional catering — fresh food cooked in front of their guests, generous portions and an atmosphere where people can relax, socialise and enjoy the experience. Whether it's 20 friends spending a weekend in a countryside house or a large company event, the aim is always the same: great food and happy guests.