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Corporate Paella Catering in London Docklands
We cook paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in London Docklands and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Team-building events
- Conferences and training days
- Office lunches and away days
Live corporate paella catering in London Docklands
Where we can cook in London Docklands
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
London Docklands is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
Corporate paella catering in London Docklands, cooked live
Colleagues gather to watch the pans, and service from the pan keeps queues short. For charity days and open days and launches, we can cook Spanish desserts, paella lunches and canapé tapas and more.
Around London Docklands, office events tend to use courtyards, terraces and car parks. Facilities teams generally need to approve live cooking, and loading needs planning. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- London Docklands (E14, SE16, E22)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Get facilities approval early
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Share the timings for food
We adapt if timings change.
Bowl food for standing events.
Events we cater in London Docklands
It is perfect for summer parties, paired with lawn games and music.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Summer parties for staff
- Training days and conferences
- Client hospitality
- Launches and open days
Historic houses near London Docklands include Queen's House (1.8 miles south) and Mansion House (3.1 miles west). 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
- The deposit and payment dates
- Who provides the crockery
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether VAT is included
Common questions in London Docklands
Could we have live paella in Sir John McDougall Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is parking a problem for events in London Docklands?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Ask us about it when you enquire, and we will see what works.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Do you cover London Docklands?
We do. We cook at events in London Docklands and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
Towns and villages near London Docklands
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How we price corporate paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your work event in London Docklands, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
About the dishes
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast.
Work events in London Docklands: access and travel
London Docklands is about 2 miles north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. Whether your work event is in the middle of London Docklands or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
By road, London Docklands is on or near the A1206 and A1261, which makes it easy for us to reach with the van and equipment. For staff and clients coming by train, Canary Wharf station is in London Docklands itself.
For corporate paella catering in E14, SE16 and E22, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Castor Lane, Cassilis Road and Dockyard Lane, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. You’ll find London Docklands on the A1206 and A1261, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For work events just outside London Docklands, we cover Canary Wharf (1 mile west), Poplar (1 mile north), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Greenwich Castle (2 miles south) and The Pumphouse Educational Museum (0.9 miles west). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Lavender Pond.
- Nearby schools include Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (under half a mile north) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Ledger Building pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Holy Trinity (1.9 miles north-west)
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. December events in London Docklands are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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