Catering FAQs
Does El Pimiento Express a cook all Paellas on-site?
Yes, all Paellas are made fresh, outdoors and on-site at your location! We will also gladly deliver our award-winning Paella to your home or office.
How long does it take to cook your Paella?
It’s a fun process! The actual cooking production is about 1.5 hours, so plan on us arriving about 2 hours ahead of your anticipated serving time to begin set up.
Is it “Spicy”?
Not at all. Its delicious Spanish flavors are aromatic, appetizing and neutral for ALL to enjoy, with hints of Mediterranean savor.
How are the Paellas served?
After it’s done cooking, they are served buffet style by a smiling chef. Each guest is served right out of the Paella pan the chef cooked in, so it’s nice and hot. After the last plate is served, all Paella leftovers are put in a serving dish for guests to help themselves or for your yummy leftovers to enjoy the following day.
Is gratuity added to the bill?
Our chefs love educating your guests and having fun with them. They’ll talk Paella, its origins, our process, heck even take pictures with them all while enjoying their company, working diligently to ensure your dish comes out PERFECT! Gratuity for him or her is left to your desire.
How much notice time do I need to give El Pimiento Express to reserve an available date?
The sooner, the better, we get BUSY. We appreciate at least a 4-6 week notice, but you never know, we’ve serviced parties with last-minute inquiries as well.
Is a deposit required to reserve a date?
To ensure proper and detailed scheduling, a 25% deposit with a secured credit card or Venmo is required and applied to the final bill to reserve your date.
Is there a minimum number of people needed for a reservation?
It usually depends on our availability and time of year. Different factors come into play, such as the day of the week and our demand. Just like any other hospitality business, we will do our best to always have it make economic sense.
Is your Paella gluten free?
We get this question frequently. YES, OURS IS GLUTEN FREE! Tasty, aromatic and no need to worry about gluten. We do not use butter or nuts in our Paella recipe either and our Vegetarian Paella is considered Vegan as we use tomato bouillon for its seasoning.
How much outdoor space do you need?
Not a whole lot! For parties with one cooking station and up to 100 people, usually an 8’ by 8’ area will suffice. For parties that require second and third cooking stations, 12’ by 12’ is the standard and may need more or less space depending on the layout. No electricity access is needed.
