Thomasville, Georgia is one of our favorite places to cook. Real Paella Catering brings authentic Valencian paella, tapas and sangria to Thomasville weddings, rehearsal dinners, garden parties and family celebrations, cooked on-site in front of your guests.
Real Paella Catering is a family-owned business founded in 2006 by Valencia-born chef Juan Ten, serving all of North Florida.
Areas we serve
Thomasville and the surrounding South Georgia area, served together with Tallahassee as our North Central region.
Call our North Central 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 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 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.
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
“What a wonderful experience it was to work with real paella. We used them for a Welcome Party the Night before our sons wedding. They came early set up and even brought plates and utensils. Everyone enjoyed watching Juan make the Paella and the smell was amazing.”
Real Paella customer review
Thomasville Venues We’ve Catered
We have experience catering events across Thomasville, including at Pebble Hill Plantation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum guest count in Thomasville?
Thomasville is within about an hour of Tallahassee, so the minimum is just 15 guests, and we can serve up to 1,000 guests.
Can you cook at a private home or farm venue?
Yes, as long as there is a flat outdoor area of at least 10′ x 10′ (more for larger parties) and direct access for our truck and trailer. No kitchen, water or electricity needed.
Can you provide music?
Yes: flamenco guitar, a flamenco band or classical guitar.
How do we pay?
An online contract and deposit confirm your date. The final payment is due on the event day by check, cash or money order, or by credit card with a 5% surcharge.
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.