See the experience
Not just catering
This is a fire, a pan, and Pau, cooking in front of you.
The smell of sofrito, the sound of rice simmering, and your guests gathering around the pan. Pau cooks every paella on the spot, turning the preparation into part of the celebration.
The Experience
How it unfolds
From arrival to the final serving, each step becomes part of the experience.
- 01
Arrival
We arrive with the pan, the setup and everything needed.
- 02
Preparation
Fresh ingredients are prepared right there.
- 03
Live cooking
The paella comes to life over open fire.
- 04
Serving
Served fresh, straight from the pan.
- 05
The moment
More than a meal. A moment people remember.
The Menu
Three ways to the table
Start with a classic, go bigger with a signature pan, or bring your own idea and let Pau build the rest.
The Classics
Time-honored recipes, cooked the traditional way over an open flame. Familiar flavors, unforgettable tables.
Watch the paellaTouch the paella to see the videoPauella
Pau's favorite, with chicken, mushrooms and vegetables, deepened with Pedro Ximénez.
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Watch the paellaTouch the paella to see the videoThe Original
A tribute to traditional Valencian paella, cooked the way it's meant to be.
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Watch the paellaTouch the paella to see the videoThe Señorito
Mediterranean seafood paella, prepared shell-free for effortless eating.
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Built for events that want to go further. A little more fire, a little more spectacle, a pan nobody forgets.
Watch the paellaTouch the paella to see the videoThe Showstopper
Lobster takes the center of the pan. Built to be the moment of the night.
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Watch the paellaTouch the paella to see the videoThe Tomahawk
Grilled tomahawk steak, sliced tableside over the pan, with mushrooms and eggplant.
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Your ingredients, your ideas. A pan designed entirely around what you love.
Tell us what you love.
Pau designs a pan around your idea.
Make It Yours
A little extra?
Add a few things to make the experience even more yours.
Cooking Class
Learn to make paella.
Pick your paella. Pau brings the kit and shows you how it's done.
Hosted by Pau
A Spaniard in California
Cooking one party at a time. Pau grew up around Valencian paella, and knows exactly when to respect the tradition, when to reinterpret it, and when to go one step further.
“Life is short. Make paella.”
Where We Cook
Los Angeles & Southern California
Pauella is based in Los Angeles and travels to private venues across Southern California. Tell us your event location when you request your event, and we'll confirm availability.
FAQ
Good to know
How does a live paella catering event work?
Pau arrives at your venue with the pan, ingredients and fire setup, and cooks the paella in front of your guests from start to finish. It usually takes around four hours total, including setup, cooking, serving and cleanup.
Where do you cook, and do you bring your own equipment?
Yes. Pau brings the paella pan, the burner and everything needed to cook on site, whether that's a backyard, a rooftop, a showroom or another private venue.
What areas do you serve?
Pauella is based in Los Angeles and serves events across Southern California. Share your event location when you request your event and we'll confirm availability.
Which paella should I choose?
It depends on your guests and your event. We offer traditional, seafood and a lobster-centered option. Tell us about your event and we'll help you pick the right one, or mix a couple for larger groups.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Let us know about any allergies or dietary needs when you request your event, and we'll work with you on the menu.
How far in advance should I book?
As soon as you have a date. Weekends and peak season fill up first, so the earlier you reach out, the more flexibility we'll have.
Book Your Event
Let's put a fire in your backyard.
Share a few details and we'll get back to you to talk menu, timing and logistics.