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Corporate paella catering in Cranbrook, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events turns food into part of your work event in Cranbrook.
- Client and customer events
- Charity and fundraising events
- Team-building events
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Corporate paella catering in Cranbrook, made fresh on the day
Food at work events can easily exclude people. Separate pans for meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan paella mean everyone eats together. Typical bookings include away days and office lunches and open days and launches, serving bowl food, paella lunches and vegan and vegetarian paella.
In Cranbrook, work lunches are frequently short, so we plan for fast service. Tell us about building access and loading. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Location
- Cranbrook (IG1, IG2, E12)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Cranbrook questions
Is parking a problem for events in Cranbrook?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Which station should guests use for Cranbrook?
Ilford station, about 0.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you send documents to our venue?
Ask facilities for their list and pass it on and we will respond.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, not an afterthought.
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff during receptions.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Cranbrook?
Plated meals need a kitchen and staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Cranbrook hosts choose us
- Events in Cranbrook and across Greater London
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Who books corporate paella catering in Cranbrook?
It’s memorable.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Conference lunches
- Client and customer events
- Launches and open days
- Summer parties for staff
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Ilford station, about 0.5 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What happens if it rains
- If the price includes VAT
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. In Cranbrook, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
As a London location, Cranbrook is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
Planning a team event in Cranbrook
Cranbrook is about 2 miles north-east of Forest Gate, in Greater London. For a work event in Cranbrook, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Cranbrook to London (8 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Valentines Mansion (0.5 miles north) and Eastbury Manor House (2.7 miles south-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Anywhere in IG1, IG2 and E12, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Mill Road, York Road and Prior Road, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. We also cook at work events in Ilford (1 mile south-east), Redbridge (1 mile north-west), Gants Hill (1 mile north-east), Little Ilford (1 mile south) and Manor Park (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Redbridge Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Wanstead Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Highlands Primary School (within half a mile west)
- Local pubs include Great Spoon of Ilford pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Cann Hall (2.3 miles west)
- 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