Live Spanish paella in our home suburb — zero travel fee, full setup, and a chef who knows Parkdale inside out.
Parkdale is where Tapas Madriz is based — Ignacio shops here, his children go to school here, and the paella pan has been out on these streets more times than anywhere else in Melbourne. That matters because it means no travel time in the quote, no logistics surprises, and a chef who knows exactly which backyards have the best natural windbreak for the burner.
We've cooked at Parkdale Beach, in gardens off Como Parade, at the Parkdale Bowls Club, and at more birthday parties on the quiet streets behind the station than we can count. If something local comes up — a venue quirk, a parking question, a weekend road closure — we already know the answer.
There's no easier event for us to cater than one in Parkdale. Zone 1, no travel surcharge, and a chef who'll likely recognise your street.
Make your celebration unforgettable with live paella and a full Spanish spread.
Impress clients and reward your team with a premium Spanish catering experience.
An intimate dining experience tailored to you, in the comfort of your own home.
Seafood, meat or vegetarian — all cooked fresh on-site with premium ingredients.
Watch your paella come to life — the sizzle, the steam, the theatre of it all is part of the event.
We never compromise on quality — only the finest ingredients make it into our paella pans.
Pans, burners, serving equipment, ingredients — we arrive fully equipped and leave your space spotless.
Proudly rated 5 stars on Google by our Melbourne customers. Your satisfaction is everything.
Parkdale Beach Reserve is one of our most frequently used outdoor event locations — the foreshore grassed area, the pavilion, and the bay views combine to create a setting that elevates even a casual birthday party into a genuine occasion. Kingston Council permits are required for catered public events and the process is one we know well.
The Parkdale Bowls Club is a popular function venue with outdoor green space and indoor backup — flexible enough for events of 30–120 guests, and the committee is experienced with external caterers. Como Parade and the streets immediately behind the foreshore have some of Parkdale's most generous residential garden spaces for private events.
Parkdale is one of our most frequently booked suburbs — the local community knows us and books us for everything from birthday parties to Christmas gatherings to milestone anniversaries. The suburb's bayside character and outdoor-first entertaining culture make a live paella feel genuinely at home here rather than an unusual choice.
We also regularly cater for businesses based in the Parkdale and Mentone commercial strips — team lunches, end-of-year events, and client entertaining where the client wants something more personal than a restaurant reservation.
No — Parkdale is Zone 1, adjacent to our Aspendale base. No travel surcharge.
Yes — this is one of our most familiar event locations. Kingston Council permits are required and we can help with the process.
Yes — we've worked at the Bowls Club before. Contact them to arrange the venue, then book us for the food.
Get in touch for a personalised quote — we'll make your event one to remember.
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