Greater London · England
Corporate paella catering in Ilford, Greater London
We cook paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Ilford and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Launches and open days
- Charity and fundraising events
- Training days and conferences
Corporate paella catering for Ilford events
Corporate paella catering in Ilford, cooked live
A paella station turns lunch into part of the event, not just a break from it. For office lunches and away days and charity and fundraising events, we can cook bowl food, Spanish desserts and vegan and vegetarian paella and more.
London work events in Ilford frequently run to a tight lunch break, so we plan for fast service. Tell us about building access and loading. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Ilford (IG1, IG3, IG2, E12)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd, with every diet covered.
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Facilities approval and any site rules
Ilford 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 before booking.
On the menu in Ilford
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
What affects the price in Ilford
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your work event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. December events in Ilford are in the dark from about 3:50pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Share the timings for food
We adapt if timings change.
Spanish desserts or churros for a sweet finish.
Places near Ilford
Also in Ilford
Why choose corporate paella catering in Ilford?
It is perfect for summer parties, paired with lawn games and music.
Whatever you are celebrating in Ilford, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Charity and fundraising events
- Product launches and open days
- Company summer parties
- Customer events
Historic houses near Ilford include Valentines Mansion (0.9 miles north-west) and Eastbury Manor House (2 miles south-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- Space, access and power needs
Questions from Ilford
What about parking in Ilford?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Which station should guests use for Ilford?
Ilford station, in Ilford itself.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you cater a winter event?
Yes, where the venue has a covered, ventilated space to cook. December dates go fast.
What paperwork do you have?
Let us know what’s required, and we will send what you need.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
How does payment work for businesses?
Let us know your company’s process, and we will explain how we work.
Planning a team event in Ilford
Ilford is about 4 miles east of Leyton, in Greater London. Across the IG1 area, we can bring the pans to you. Ilford is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Ilford has its own station, Ilford station. With the A118 nearby, access for our van and equipment is straightforward.
Anywhere in IG1, IG3, IG2 and E12, we can bring corporate paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Station Road, Axon Place and Hainault Street or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Main roads around Ilford include the A118, which makes travel to your work event easy. We also cook at work events in Cranbrook (1 mile north-west), Loxford (1 mile south), Seven Kings (1 mile north-east), Manor Park (1 mile south-west) and Little Ilford (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles west).
Nearby you will also find East Ham (2.1 miles south-west) and Barking Community Hospital (1.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Hollow Pond and Ripple Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include The Ursuline Academy Ilford (less than half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Great Spoon of Ilford pub (within half a mile west)
Why choose live paella in Ilford?
Buffet food sits out. Paella is served hot as soon as it is ready. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Ilford
- Drinks service on request
- We cover Ilford and the whole of Greater London
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
- 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