The Art of Paella
ProHighlights
- Paella cooked live on site in pans up to 1.5 metres wide, with tapas served alongside
- Chefs, servers, burners, pans, ingredients, set-up and full clean-up all included
- Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options, for groups from 40 to more than 200
About The Art of Paella
The Art of Paella is an on-site Spanish caterer based at Springfield on the Central Coast. Its Spanish chefs hold NSW qualifications and cook traditional paella and tapas at your venue. The business has been running for more than 15 years and has catered over 500 weddings, work functions and private parties. Paella is the centrepiece. The rice is cooked over open flame in pans as wide as 1.5 metres, so the cooking itself becomes part of the entertainment for your guests. There are five paellas to choose from: seafood with barramundi, calamari and prawns; chicken and vegetable; chicken and Spanish chorizo; vegetarian with artichokes and asparagus; and a mixta of chicken, prawns and mussels. Each is made with extra virgin olive oil, Spanish saffron and a house stock. Tapas include garlic prawns with chilli, button mushrooms sautéed in chardonnay, gazpacho shots, ensaladilla potato salad and chorizo bites on gluten-free bread. A Spanish garden salad with olives and goat's cheese rounds out the spread. The team arrives early with every pan, burner and utensil, serves your guests and leaves the venue clean. You only need to supply tables and access to water, indoors or out. Gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and allergy needs are built into the menu. Bookings start at 40 guests, and events of more than 200 are handled by scaling up the team and equipment.
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Service Details
Five paellas and a range of tapas are offered, with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options. The minimum is 40 guests, events over 200 are catered, and venues only need guest tables and water access.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum number of guests?
Bookings start at 40 guests, which keeps the live paella cooking worthwhile. There is no upper limit to speak of, as events of 200 or more are catered regularly.
Which paellas can we choose from?
There are five: seafood, chicken and vegetable, chicken and chorizo, vegetarian, and a mixta of chicken, prawns and mussels. Many hosts pick two so every guest has an option.
What do we need to provide?
Tables for your guests and access to water. The team brings the cooking gear, utensils, serving stations and ingredients, and it can set up indoors or outdoors.
Can dietary needs be catered for?
Yes. The paellas are free of gluten, soy and dairy, there are vegetarian and vegan dishes, and allergies can be planned around when you discuss the menu.
How far ahead should we book?
Four to eight weeks ahead is suggested, particularly for weekend dates in spring and summer, though shorter notice can work when a date is still open.
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TRENSTAR007
4 months ago
🥘 The best Paella in NSW. 🥘 I haven’t had the opportunity to eat paella as much as I should. But the Paella I had thanks to The Art Of Paella, has inspired me to eat it more often. The only issue is, I don’t think I’…
Antony Mullen
4 months ago
Thank you to Carlos, Rosa and all the crew at The Art of Paella for making our event amazing! Everyone loved the food and our chefs were friendly, professional and took the stress out of hosting. Highly recommended!!
Alice King
7 months ago
Carlos and Rosa catered our wedding/festival in Jan 2026 and accommodated to cook vegan paella for all 90 of our guests, it was so hearty healthy and delicious, and they were so warm and friendly in their service in pers…
Emma Sheen
7 months ago
Carlos and Rosa catered for 60 people at our birthday party and it was brilliant! Carlos was excellent to deal with in the lead up, responding to my questions and checking in. On the day of the party they set up and took…
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