Rehearsal dinner on 30A? Wedding in Apalachicola? Real Paella Catering cooks authentic Valencian paella on-site along the Gulf Coast in Santa Rosa Beach and the 30A beach towns, Panama City and Panama City Beach, and Apalachicola, turning dinner into a live show your guests will remember.
Real Paella Catering is a family-owned business founded in 2006 by Valencia-born chef Juan Ten Boquera, serving all of North Florida.
Areas we serve
30A and Santa Rosa Beach, Panama City and Panama City Beach, Apalachicola, and the rest of Northwest Florida including Destin and Pensacola.
Call our Northwest Florida line: 850-980-1650. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Weddings, rehearsal dinners and more
Weddings and rehearsal dinners are what we cater most. See our wedding catering and rehearsal dinner catering pages, and we also cater receptions, engagement parties, corporate events and office parties, birthdays, family reunions, quinceañeras and backyard paella parties, from intimate gatherings to 1,000 guests.
How on-site paella catering works
- Cooked in front of your guests in traditional giant paella pans. The cooking is part of the entertainment.
- About 2 hours from the moment we start setting up until we are ready to serve.
- A flat outdoor space of at least 10′ x 10′ (more for larger parties), with direct access for our truck and trailer.
- No kitchen, water or electricity needed. We always bring a tent in case of rain.
- Served from the pan buffet-style, or plated to the tables with servers.
- Prefer delivery? We cook the paella fresh and deliver it hot in disposable trays with simple warming instructions.
Add licensed bartending (no catering order required) and live flamenco or classical guitar to complete the evening. More details: pricing & how it works and our FAQs.
The menu
Every paella is cooked with Albufera rice, saffron and smoked paprika imported from Spain, and our paella is naturally gluten-free with no MSG. Popular choices:
- Paella Mixta: chicken, pork and seafood, our most requested wedding paella
- Seafood Paella (Paella de Marisco)
- Classic Paella (Paella Clasica): chicken and pork
- Vegan Paella (Paella Vegetal): fresh vegetables, great for mixed crowds
Round it out with a Spanish salad, traditional tapas, homemade dessert and sangria, the combination most of our wedding couples choose. See the full catering menu.
What our customers say
“The Real Paella company was perfect for our Rehearsal dinner in Santa Rosa beach! The paella was exceptional and a BIG hit with our guests! The service was professional and efficient! Will definitely book the Real Paella company again!”
Real Paella customer review
“We had Real Paella cater our wedding in Apalachicola in March and they were absolutely spectacular! We had them cook on-site and it was amazing. My guests are still telling me how amazing the food was and what a great experience they had.”
Real Paella customer review
Recent Gulf Coast events
See how we cooked for a wedding in Apalachicola and a rehearsal dinner in Santa Rosa Beach.
30A Venues We’ve Catered
We have experience catering events across Santa Rosa Beach and 30A, including at The Chapel of 30A.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum guest count on 30A and in Panama City?
There is a 50-guest minimum for events outside Leon County, and we can serve up to 1,000 guests.
Can you cook at a beach rental on 30A?
Yes, if there is a flat outdoor area of at least 10′ x 10′ (more for larger parties) and direct access for our truck and trailer. We bring all equipment and need no kitchen, water or electricity.
What do you do with leftovers?
We leave them at the event for you to enjoy.
Do you serve kids?
There is no separate kids’ menu, but kids love paella, so we can serve them smaller portions.
Get your quote
Tell us your date, guest count and city and we will send a custom quote. Booking is confirmed with an online contract and deposit; the final payment is due on the day of the event.