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Corporate Paella Catering in Barking
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Barking: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Summer staff parties
- Office lunches and away days
- Training days and conferences
Corporate paella catering in Barking
Corporate events around Barking
Barking is about 9 miles east of London, in Greater London. For corporate paella catering in Barking, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Barking to London (9 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Eastbury Manor House (less than half a mile east) and Valentines Mansion (2.9 miles north-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for caterers.
This part of Greater London takes in IG11, RM9, RM8 and E6, so your work event can be anywhere in it. Whether your work event is on Eastbury Square, London Road and Church Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover work events in Loxford (1 mile north-west), Creekmouth (1 mile south), Wallend (1 mile west), East Ham (2 miles west) and Beckton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Barking Community Hospital (less than half a mile north) and East End Women's Museum (0.9 miles west). The countryside around Barking includes Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Barking include Greatfields School (0.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Barking Dog pub (0.8 miles north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include East Ham (1.8 miles west)
How our corporate paella catering works in Barking
Corporate events need food that feeds a crowd quickly, suits every diet and does not stop people talking. Live paella ticks every box. For conference lunches and company summer parties, we can cook vegan and vegetarian paella, Spanish desserts and paella lunches and more.
For offices in and around Barking, the cooking spot is generally a courtyard, terrace, car park or roof terrace, if the building allows it. Facilities teams generally need to approve live cooking, and loading needs planning. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Barking (IG11, RM9, RM8, E6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
We arrive on time and follow your site rules.
Spanish desserts or churros for a sweet finish.
About the dishes
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock.
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast, with every diet covered.
Paella compared with other options
A barbecue cooks in batches and needs plenty of separate vegetarian food. Paella handles diets with separate pans. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
What affects the price in Barking
These are the factors that matter most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Other catering in Barking
FAQs for Barking
Is parking a problem for events in Barking?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Can you cook in Mayesbrook Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
How quickly can you serve a big group?
That is one of paella’s strengths. Share the timings and we will plan for them.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. December events in Barking are in the dark from about 3:50pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers, timings and diets.
- We send a menu, a price and the paperwork for your venue.
- Access, parking and set-up are agreed with you or facilities.
- We cook live on the day and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
Barking is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Barking
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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