Big Pans People are an authentic big pan paella company, catering for all events across London and the South East.
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Big Pan Paella Catering - A selection of our seafood, meat and vegetarian paella and jambalaya dishes.

Choose any combination of dishes from the selection below; each of our Big Pans will serve either 20-30, 40-50, 70-80 or 90-110 portions, and we can cater for 50 - 300 people in any one serving window. 

Minimum orders: 50 persons (1 x dish selection max)
70-80 persons (2 x dish selection max) 
90+ persons (up to 3 x dish selections)


  All of our dishes are 100% Gluten-free and lactose-free, and our vegetarian option is also suitable for vegans. With the exception of the gas we cook with, we are 100% sustainable and environmentally friendly. 

Traditional Seafood Paella

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Traditional Paella in the Spanish sense may not mean seafood (see Purist, below) but Paella as we know it here in the UK is undoubtedly recognised as a seafood dish. Choose from mouthwatering prawns (shelled or unshelled), Mussells, Squid, scallops, or all of the above, blended with fresh-on-the-day vegetables of your choice, vapourised rice and our unique special spice and seasoning mix.

Seafood and Meat Combo

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One of our most popular dishes, the meat and seafood combo is based around Chicken (either breast or on-the-bone cuts), Chorizo and succulent Jumbo King Prawns Blended with vapourised Rice and special seasoning. We find that this dish offers 'something for everyone' especially if you are looking for a single pan event for around 40-50 people. 

Mighty Meaty - Meat Paella
(we also have a Jambalaya option)

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For those who aren't so keen on Seafood, we offer several options. Our 'Mighty Meaty' Paella contains all the same seasoning, and a generous serving of chicken and chorizo (or pork) as per the combo (above) but no prawns or other seafood whatsoever. An alternative to this is a Jambalaya, which uses long grain rice and is spicier, with the chicken marinated in Creole and Cajun seasoning beforehand. Ideal as a large pan dish to suit the meat lovers! Please note - we can also use pork or other meats by request if you should require.

Vegetarian

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Seafood and Meat are not to everyone's taste; and of course we understand that some folk have special dietary requirements, too. therefore, using only the freshest available vegetables, we can create a paella for as little as 10 guests at a time, which is not only vegetarian, but also vegan and gluten free - to ensure that your event accommodates absolutely everybody! Typical ingredients include peppers, black olives, chickpeas, peas, sweet Roquillo peppers, garlic and onions.  9

Custom - Create your own Paella!

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Not sure which one to choose? Why not create your own?! Much like you would with a pizza, select from a huge range of meats, fish and vegetables; you name it, we'll prepare it! Just ask for a fee quote and tell us which ingredients you would choose, in order to create the dish of legends! We're here to help as well; if we can help with suggestions, or if for example know that two particular ingredients don't necessarily work that well together, we are happy to advise and assist you in every way we can.

Purist - Truly Traditional Rabbit and Snail!

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The true traditional Valencian Paella is not actually a seafood dish, as you may have thought; it is in fact structured around the rich flavours of rabbit and snail, and cooked over an open flame (we use gas which is the nearest practical equivalent!). Impress your guests with your knowledge, and offer them something they have probably never tasted before; this dish is a real taste of Spain for those clients who like to experiment!

Bedford-based Paella Catering Company, working across Greater London, Middlesex, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Sussex, Kent, Essex, Gloucestershire, Leicestershire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Warwickshire.