A generous pan of seafood paella with steam rising as guests gather behind it

Mobile paella catering

Good food.
Great company.

Fresh paella cooked at your venue for weddings, parties and corporate events — from 50 to 300+ guests.

Your requested date and final quotation are subject to confirmation.
Since 2016Freshly cooked at your venue

A feast worth gathering for

A feast for your occasion

We arrive with our own branded gazebo, cook in front of your guests and serve generous portions straight from the pan.

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50–300+guests
Up to 3paellas at one event
60 milesnormal radius from Bedford
2.5–3 hrstypical setup and cooking time
Steam rising from a freshly cooked paella

Fresh from the pan

The moment everyone notices

The aroma, the colour and the steam rising in front of your guests make the cooking part of the occasion—not something hidden away behind the scenes.

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Choose your favourite

Four paellas, cooked fresh

Our recipes are gluten-free and lactose-free by default, with a vegan option available. Please tell us about every allergy and dietary requirement before booking.

Big Pans People chicken and chorizo paella with garden peas and lemon
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Chicken and Chorizo Paella

A generous crowd-pleaser with chicken, smoky chorizo, garden peas, lemon and seasoned rice.

Seafood paella with mussels, prawns and lemon
02

Traditional Seafood Paella

A colourful seafood paella finished with shellfish, herbs and lemon.

Vegan vegetable paella with peppers in a large pan
03

Vegan Paella

A vibrant plant-based paella packed with vegetables, colour and flavour.

Big Pans People mixed paella with chicken, chorizo, jumbo king prawns, peas, herbs and lemon
04

Mixed Paella with Chicken, Chorizo and Jumbo King Prawns

A celebratory combination of chicken, chorizo and jumbo king prawns.

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Made for memorable occasions

Your event, served with theatre

Guests see, smell and enjoy the cooking as it happens. It turns catering into part of the occasion.

The original Big Pans People team

The people behind the pans

Established experience, warmly served

Big Pans People began trading in Bedford in 2016. Since then, the team has cooked for celebrations of every kind, bringing a friendly, organised approach and an unforgettable centrepiece.

Freshly cooked on siteBiodegradable plates and cutlery includedGluten-free and lactose-free recipes by defaultHistorically held a 5-star food hygiene rating

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Bring everyone together around the pan

Your requested date and final quotation are subject to confirmation.

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