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Paella Time is a wedding catering company based in San Francisco, California, dedicated to sharing delicious paella with customers throughout Northern California. This team believes that authentic Spanish cuisine has real power to bring people together and create everlasting memories. They have designed a full-service catering experience that celebrates the art of Spanish cooking, with every step of the preparation process unfolding right before guest's eyes!

Services Offered

Every paella from Paella Time is cooked in saffron stock, the traditional way! Owner and head chef Ralph trained under one of Spain's leading paella chefs, developing many of his menu items from this culinary guru's family recipes. He and his team have experience catering to various events, from rehearsal dinners to receptions, bringing their passion for good food and exquisite flavors to every celebration. All catering packages include set up, delivery, and professional wait service to allow couples to truly enjoy their special day. A sangria bar and live flamenco entertainment are also available to transport guests to the land of España!

Other offerings from Paella Time include:

  • Free cake-cutting and plating
  • Complimentary paella for the happy couple
  • Clean up
  • Tables, chairs, linens, dinnerware, etc..

Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$10

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$10

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$10

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$10

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Specialty Wine

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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Reviews of Paella Time

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4.8 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.8 out of 5 rating
52 reviews
96% recommend it
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    4.8 out of 5 rating
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    4.8 out of 5 rating
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    4.8 out of 5 rating
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    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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Paella Time is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for catering weddings. The food is consistently praised as delicious, with guests raving about the paella and tapas. The live cooking creates a unique and fun experience for guests. Reviewers appreciate the helpful and accommodating staff, who are flexible in customizing menus and willing to accommodate specific needs. The all-inclusive packages, which include set up and clean up, make the planning process easy and stress-free. The staff is commended for being professional, attentive, and organized throughout the event. Overall, Paella Time is highly recommended for couples looking for delicious and memorable catering for their wedding.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Paella Time is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for catering weddings. The food is consistently praised as delicious, with guests raving about the paella and tapas. The live cooking creates a unique and fun experience for guests. Reviewers appreciate the helpful and accommodating staff, who are flexible in customizing menus and willing to accommodate specific needs. The all-inclusive packages, which include set up and clean up, make the planning process easy and stress-free. The staff is commended for being professional, attentive, and organized throughout the event. Overall, Paella Time is highly recommended for couples looking for delicious and memorable catering for their wedding.

Roisin
Roisin Sent on 11/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The nicest staff ever

We love paella from our favorite restaurant that closed down in Berkeley and wanted something fun and family style for our wedding. Ralph's paella was the perfect fit for us. because we were having our wedding on a family property and back yard, we needed to limit how many vendors we engaged with for ease of logistics and our sanity! Plus we needed flexibility in the set up and cooking method etc. Well Ralph and his team had it all, the food, the appetizers, the dishware, the all inclusive package was perfect for us. Tiffany was great to work with over email. We also wanted to support small businesses with all our vendors. The food was delicious and we were eating the leftovers for a few days afterwards which was perfect. The staff were so much fun and could not have been nicer. We also loved that they got so enthusiastic about our music and party and contributed great energy throughout the whole event. They never stopped smiling and we think they had as good a time as we did - which was lovely!
Ralph sent us a really nice personalized note in the days following and we would definitely hire them again if we were having a group gathering like birthday, family reunions/get together etc.
We didn't worry about a thing with them and when we brought in a wedding coordinator mid-way through the process, they worked great with her. Thank you to Ralph and the team!!
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Clarise M. Sent on 11/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Paella Time is AMAZING!

They take care of almost everything. We had a backyard wedding for ~200 guests, and needed tables, chairs, linens, plates, flatware, glasses… and Paella Time took care of it all including ALL of the set up and clean up. We didn’t know who to call for all of this, and were already overwhelmed with all of the details. THANK YOU Paella Time for being so awesome! We didn’t need to lift a finger. As great as their service is, the food was even better! Our guests were excited from the moment they first arrived, and saw the huge paella pans set up off to the side. As soon as the ceremony was over, the chef began cooking tapas and paella in front of everyone. Everything was delicious! We LOVE paella, and this, by far, was the BEST we ever had. Paella Time does NOT disappoint. We were impressed from our first contact. They email a very detailed questionnaire with things that we didn’t even think of. If you’re looking for an EASY one-stop solution, and something different and fun compared to more traditional options, you should definitely consider Paella Time.
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Trisha V. Sent on 11/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Good job catering our wedding for 150 guests.

The paella and appetizers we’re excellent. Many of our guests never had this type of food before. Everyone enjoyed it. The cooking was fun. Thank you Paella Time.
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