Paella Catering for Sports Events

Paella Ca’ Luciano was proud to cater at the UK Padel Convention 2025, held at The Padel Club Gloucester Quays — an event that brought together 800 attendees and over 45 exhibitors, making it the largest Padel gathering ever held in the UK.

About the UK Padel Convention 2025

While we’ve catered countless paella events across the UK — from private gatherings to sports club days, this was our first time attending a large-scale industry convention.

With live sessions, equipment showcases, brand activations, and a buzzing community atmosphere, the UK Padel Convention was the ideal setting for dynamic, high-volume catering.

As part of the event’s food offering, we served freshly cooked paella throughout the day, giving guests a warm, hearty option to refuel between matches, panels, and presentations.

Padel convention attendees enjoying a break eating paella

Fresh Paella, Cooked On-Site

One of the biggest advantages of paella for sports events is its efficiency and scalability. Our setup allows us to handle large groups quickly without compromising on quality.

For this event, we served a trio of our most popular paellas:

  • Valencian (chicken)
  • Seafood
  • Vegetarian

All cooked live in our giant pans for maximum flavour and freshness.

Chicken paella cooking in the pan
Chicken paella

Why Paella Is Ideal for Sports and Padel Events

✔ Fast service for high-volume crowd

Large pans allow us to serve many people quickly, reducing waiting times.

✔ Freshly cooked food that attracts attention

Live cooking creates a focal point and enhances the overall event experience.

✔ Balanced, hearty portions for active players

Paella provides energy, nourishment, and comfort.

✔ Scalable for small or very large events

We can cater for 40 guests or 600+ with the same efficiency.

A Successful Day for the UK Padel Community

The Convention proved just how vibrant and fast-growing the Padel industry is in the UK. It was a pleasure to keep the crowd well-fed and energised throughout the day, and we received fantastic feedback.

Events like this highlight why food matters: it keeps energy high, creates atmosphere, and helps bring people together, exactly what paella is made for.

Book Paella Catering for Your Sports Event

If you're organising a Padel tournament, club event, sports day, or any gathering where you need to serve large groups quickly and deliciously, Paella Ca’ Luciano can help.

We provide:

  • On-site paella catering
  • Efficient service for large crowds
  • Flexible menus
  • Nationwide availability

Get in touch today to discuss catering for your next sports event.

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