Greater London · England
Corporate paella catering in Ardleigh Green, Greater London
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Ardleigh Green: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Launches and open days
- Office lunches and away days
- Team days
Corporate paella catering for Ardleigh Green events
About our corporate paella catering in Ardleigh Green
We cater summer parties, office lunches, team days, open days and client events, at offices, hired venues and outdoor spaces. For conference lunches and summer parties for staff, we will put together a menu of vegan and vegetarian paella, Spanish desserts and paella lunches and more.
London work events in Ardleigh Green frequently run to a tight lunch break, so we plan pans and serving points to feed people fast. Let us know about access and loading. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Location
- Ardleigh Green (RM2, RM11, RM3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Ardleigh Green for staff parties and team days
Ardleigh Green is about 2 miles east of Romford, in Greater London. Whether your work event is in the middle of Ardleigh Green or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Ardleigh Green is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Gidea Park station, about 0.5 miles west.
We cook at work events all over RM2, RM11 and RM3 and the streets around it. Local streets include Ewan Road, Helen Road and Haynes Road; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Gallows Corner (1 mile north), Emerson Park (1 mile south-east), Heath Park (1 mile south-west), Gidea Park (1 mile north-west) and Hornchurch (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (15 miles south-west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (10 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Harold Wood Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and The Mercury Mall (1.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hornchurch Cutting.
- Nearby schools include The Royal Liberty School (less than half a mile north-west) and Havering College of Further and Higher Education (under half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship Public House (0.7 miles west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Hornchurch Urban District (1.2 miles south)
About the dishes
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing.
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff.
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
Ardleigh Green is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
What affects the price in Ardleigh Green
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Is live paella right for your work event?
Plated meals need a kitchen and staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across Greater London, including Ardleigh Green
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Think about shade and seating
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
If timings change on the day, tell us and we will adapt.
Churros or Spanish desserts to finish.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. After-work summer parties in Ardleigh Green have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- We check the date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Common questions in Ardleigh Green
What’s the nearest station to Ardleigh Green for guests?
The closest is Gidea Park station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Could we have live paella in Haynes Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can staff get involved?
Ask us about it when you enquire, and we will discuss what’s possible at your venue.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
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Also in Ardleigh Green
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff