- (+27) 79 234 3317
- panyellacatering@gmail.com
Event Catering Johannesburg
Creating Unforgettable Events with Live Paella Catering
At Panyella Catering, we believe exceptional food should be part of the entertainment. Our authentic Spanish paella is freshly prepared live at your venue, creating a unique dining experience that brings guests together while showcasing the vibrant flavours of Spain.
Whether you’re planning a corporate function, birthday celebration, wedding, private party, or community event, our experienced team delivers freshly prepared paella using premium ingredients, professional service, and over 10 years of expertise. From intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations, we cater throughout Johannesburg and Gauteng.
10+ Years of Experience • Authentic Family Recipe • Freshly Cooked Live On-Site
Why Choose Live Event Catering?
Unlike traditional buffet catering, our giant paella pans become the centrepiece of your event. Guests can watch their meals being prepared over an open flame while enjoying the aromas of saffron-infused rice, fresh seafood, and authentic Mediterranean ingredients.
Our live cooking experience combines exceptional food with unforgettable entertainment, creating lasting memories for your guests while ensuring every portion is served fresh from the pan.
Corporate Events
Professional live catering for conferences, networking events, staff celebrations, product launches, and corporate functions.
Birthday Parties
Celebrate birthdays with freshly prepared paella cooked live for family and friends.
Weddings
Create an unforgettable wedding dining experience with authentic Spanish cuisine.
Private Functions
From anniversaries to family gatherings, we cater for private events of all sizes.
Festivals & Community Events
Our mobile setup is ideal for outdoor events, markets, festivals, and public celebrations.
Outdoor Events
Our fully mobile equipment allows us to cater at gardens, estates, farms, and outdoor venues across Gauteng.
Our Live Paella Menu
Introduce your signature dishes:
Freshly Prepared On-Site
Every event is catered live using our authentic Spanish cooking methods. We prepare each paella from scratch at your venue using premium ingredients, ensuring every guest enjoys fresh, flavourful food served straight from the pan.
From setup to service, our professional team handles everything so you can relax and enjoy your event.
Our live cooking experience combines exceptional food with unforgettable entertainment, creating lasting memories for your guests while ensuring every portion is served fresh from the pan.
Why Choose Panyella Catering?
For over a decade, Panyella Catering has been creating memorable live catering experiences across Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Gauteng. We combine authentic flavours, professional service, and live cooking to make every event unforgettable.
Established 2016
Over a decade of experience catering weddings, corporate events, birthdays, and private functions.
Live Cooking Experience
Every paella is freshly prepared on-site, creating an interactive experience your guests will remember.
Authentic & Memorable
We use carefully selected ingredients to prepare flavourful seafood, chicken, and vegetarian paellas.
Professional Service
From setup to service and clean-up, our experienced team ensures every event runs smoothly.
Events Across Gauteng
We cater throughout Johannesburg, Pretoria, Sandton, Midrand, Centurion, and surrounding areas.
5-Star Google Reviews
Trusted by hundreds of guests and backed by outstanding Google reviews from corporate and private clients.
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Find Us
Based in Johannesburg and Pretoria, Panyella Catering offers authentic Spanish-inspired paella catering for weddings, birthdays, corporate functions, private events, and celebrations across Gauteng and surrounding areas.
Johannesburg & Pretoria, Gauteng
+27 79 234 3317
panyellacatering@gmail.com
www.panyella.co.za
Let us bring the flavours and atmosphere of Spain to your next event.
Recent Paella Catering Events
Explore some of our recent live paella catering events, from corporate functions and weddings to birthdays, private parties, festivals, and special celebrations across Randburg, Johannesburg, Sandton, Pretoria, and Gauteng.
Frequently Asked Questions
Event Catering Questions
Q: What types of events do you cater for?
We cater for a wide range of events, including corporate functions, weddings, birthday parties, private celebrations, engagement parties, festivals, community events, and outdoor gatherings throughout Johannesburg and Gauteng.
Q: Do you cook the paella fresh on-site?
Yes. Every paella is freshly prepared live at your venue using our authentic Spanish cooking methods. Guests can watch the entire cooking process, creating an interactive and memorable dining experience.
Q: How many guests can you cater for?
We cater for both intimate gatherings and large-scale events. Whether you’re hosting 15 guests or several hundred, we can tailor our catering service to suit your event.
Q: What menu options do you offer?
Our menu includes authentic Spanish paellas such as Paella Pescadora, Paella Marinara, Paella Valenciana, Paella de Pollo, Paella Verdura, and our Build Your Own Paella option. We also offer tapas, charcuterie boards, churros, and selected add-ons.
Q: Do you offer vegetarian or vegan options?
Yes. We offer delicious vegetarian and vegan paella options prepared with fresh seasonal vegetables, authentic Spanish herbs, and premium ingredients.
Q: Which areas do you cater in?
We provide event catering throughout Johannesburg, Sandton, Randburg, Midrand, Pretoria, Centurion, and surrounding areas across Gauteng. If your venue is outside these areas, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Q: What is included in your catering service?
Our catering service includes on-site cooking, professional setup, serving equipment, and freshly prepared paella. Additional options such as plates, cutlery, desserts, tapas, and beverages can also be arranged.
Q: How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking as early as possible, particularly for weddings, corporate functions, and peak seasons. However, if your event is approaching soon, contact us and we’ll do our best to accommodate your booking.
Q: Can you cater at outdoor venues?
Absolutely. Our fully mobile live cooking setup is perfect for gardens, estates, private homes, wedding venues, parks, farms, and other outdoor locations.
Q: Why choose live paella catering instead of traditional buffet catering?
Live paella catering combines exceptional food with entertainment. Guests enjoy watching their meal being freshly prepared over an open flame, while every portion is served hot and fresh directly from the pan. It creates an engaging experience that traditional buffet catering cannot match.
Q: Do you provide corporate event catering in Johannesburg?
Yes. We regularly cater for corporate lunches, conferences, networking events, product launches, team celebrations, and year-end functions across Johannesburg and Gauteng.