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Juan Ten
Juan Ten
Owner and Master Chef

Hispanic or Latinx-owned

20 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

Real Paella Catering in Tallahassee, Florida, is a wedding catering business that specializes in authentic Spanish cuisine. Head chef Juan Ten Boquera offers engaging dining experiences that delight all of the senses. While preparing his delicious paella dishes, talented musicians play lively flamenco and classical music, inviting guests to immerse themselves in the vibrant culture of Valencia, Spain. Real Paella Catering is capable of catering to events with up to 1,000 people.

Services Offered

Real Paella Catering prepares each meal in full view of the wedding guests, allowing them to participate in the excitement and create a memorable wedding. Each meal can be served directly from the pan or in a buffet format. Juan Ten and his team make sure to cook enough for everyone with plenty for seconds. Beyond providing standard fare, Real Paella Catering offers a window into the joys of cooking and the potential that food has to bring people together. Some of the services they provide to events of up to 1,000 guests include:

  • Full delivery, setup, and cleanup
  • Custom menus
  • Provided tables, linens, chairs, and place settings
  • Bartenders and servers
  • Free catering delivery

Cuisine

Traditionally composed of fragrant spices, steaming rice, and mouthwatering meats and vegetables, Real Paella Catering offers multiple variations to choose from. These pans feature ingredients like fresh and locally sourced organic vegetables, seafood, pasture-raised chicken, rabbit, and other tantalizing add-ons. As the main course simmers, guests can indulge in a selection of imported Spanish cheeses, chorizo, olives, and other tapas. Real Paella Catering also offers sweet desserts made from scratch and refreshing Spanish sangria.

What You'll Love About Real Paella Catering

Once they lay their eyes on the paella, guests won't be able to think of much else. Its stylish display acts as a feast for the eyes and an appetizer for the senses before guests can sit down and taste the beautiful flavors. Check out the reviews to hear how the team shows up early, works their magic, and performs a spotless clean-up afterward.

FAQ

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

$21

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

$21

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$21

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

$12

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware
Chocolate Fountain

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$10

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

Bartender(s)

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Seafood
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

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Reviews of Real Paella Catering

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Real Paella has garnered rave reviews for their exceptional service and delicious food, particularly their authentic paella. Reviewers praise the staff's professionalism, kindness, and willingness to accommodate special dietary needs like vegan and gluten-free options. Guests at events, including weddings, appreciate the unique and memorable experience of on-site paella preparation and the team's efficiency from setup to cleanup. The inclusive service and quality of the food make Real Paella highly recommended for special occasions.

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Real Paella has garnered rave reviews for their exceptional service and delicious food, particularly their authentic paella. Reviewers praise the staff's professionalism, kindness, and willingness to accommodate special dietary needs like vegan and gluten-free options. Guests at events, including weddings, appreciate the unique and memorable experience of on-site paella preparation and the team's efficiency from setup to cleanup. The inclusive service and quality of the food make Real Paella highly recommended for special occasions.

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Jose Sent on 11/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and enchanting

Our wedding reception was a raving success thanks to Real Paella’s outstanding service. The paella mixta was not only beautiful to see but it was delicious. The appetizers and the salad were an excellent complement. All our guests raved about the paella, everyone had their fill, and there was plenty leftovers. The team showed up early, they did their magic, and they cleaned their area spotlessly. I highly recommend them.
Shannon
Shannon Sent on 02/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Real Paella catered our backyard rehearsal dinner for our son's wedding in Tallahassee. I cannot recommend them enough!

Communication was excellent from the moment I reached out for information. Juan and Jose arrived on time, were kind and professional, and created an amazing paella that all our guests enjoyed. The day before our event, I realized we had three guests coming with shellfish allergies. They brought a separate dish for those guests and served it safely. They went above and beyond to accommodate us! Their set up and clean up was quick and quiet. Thoroughly professional, quality work all the way around. Highly recommend Real Paella!
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Annsley Sent on 11/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best!! So unique, fun and memorable!

First off, the team at Real Pallela is so kind, professional and helpful! It is very clear that they all care about each event and making it as special as possible! Our guests absolutely loved the experience and the food was phenomenal! One of my family members BEGGED me for the leftover flan cake because of how good it was! We really wanted to bring some of Spain to FL and they helped us achieve that! We cannot recommend them enough and I am already trying to brainstorm an event so that I can book them again!
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Sarah Sent on 05/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding catering!

Real Paella was REAL! Great to work with, authentic, and everyone loved the food! Anyone who wanted seconds got some AND we had leftovers. Such a unique and fun experience we added to our wedding day! Do yourself a favor and hire this squad!
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Nicolaus Sent on 04/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Event tasting to wedding weekend

Real paella was a pleasure to work with.

Our pre wedding experience with Real Paella was a tasting at Waterworks. The event was a rainy, but Real Paella was set up with tents and their burners waiting out the storm. Watching them cook was a spectacle, almost like a show, and the smell of the food could make a hungry person even more hungry. We emailed Real Paella and Nevin was extremely quick with email responses.

The food is also very accommodating to most diets as there’s an option for vegans and the vegan option is gluten-free.

We have received nothing but compliments about the food from all the wedding guests. We were also able to take home a portion of the food after and eat it the next day.

We highly recommend Real Paella!
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Emily Sent on 03/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Catering

Absolutely amazing!! Couldn’t have picked a better wedding caterer and everyone raved about the food! Amazing all the way around!
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Trisha Sent on 03/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Real Paella

The on site paella preparation was one of the special center pieces of the wedding! The chefs were truly culinary artisans!
The food was amazing and all of the guests commented not only on how delicious the food was, but how nice the chefs were!
If you want your wedding to be extra special, call Real Paella!! You’ll be so happy you did!!
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Jan T. Sent on 02/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Authentic Span

Real Paella provided the essentials for an authentic Spanish themed event prior to my daughter's wedding. Juan was so kind and accommodating. They did an amazing job preparing and serving our delicious meal. Real Paella also did the work to find wonderful musicians for the evening.
I cannot thank them enough for taking the stress off of me to provide my daughter the evening of her dreams!
I highly recommend Real Paella! You will not be disappointed!
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Jayne Sent on 10/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best paella I've ever eaten. The quality of the ingredientsin all items, from the cheeses and hams to the salad, pasta, paellas and desserts.

One of the best weddings I've ever been to, mostly due to the food and efand efficiency and integrity of all those involved
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Mike Sent on 05/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The real deal paella

one of the best decisions I made for my wedding day. Thank you for being prompt and the food was impeccable.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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Owner and Master Chef

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