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Corporate Paella Catering in North Ockendon
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in North Ockendon.
- Christmas parties
- Client and customer events
- Team lunches
Planning an event in North Ockendon?
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
North Ockendon 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.
What we offer
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Bowl food
Corporate paella catering in North Ockendon, cooked live
We cater summer parties, office lunches, team days, open days and client events, at offices, hired venues and outdoor spaces. We cook canapé tapas, paella lunches and vegan and vegetarian paella, and we are regularly asked to cater training days and conferences and fundraisers.
Around North Ockendon, office events tend to use courtyards, terraces and car parks. Get facilities’ approval and plan loading early. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- North Ockendon (RM14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your work event in North Ockendon
Nobody is left out: guests who are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal all get a proper hot meal.
Whatever you’re celebrating in North Ockendon, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Office lunches and away days
- Team days
- Open days and launches
- Client and customer events
Historic houses near North Ockendon include Hare Hall (4.5 miles north-west) and Rainham Hall (4.5 miles south-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- Staff numbers and hours
Why choose live paella in North Ockendon?
Sandwich platters are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. 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.
Why choose Love Paella in North Ockendon
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across Greater London, including North Ockendon
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Think about shade and seating
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
We adapt if timings change.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. After-work summer parties in North Ockendon have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:00pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- We confirm a menu and a quote, with any paperwork your venue needs.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve on schedule.
- We clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Thinking about corporate paella catering for your work event in North Ockendon? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Dishes our guests love
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions and networking events.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
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FAQs for North Ockendon
What about parking in North Ockendon?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Which station should guests use for North Ockendon?
The closest is Ockendon station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Work events in North Ockendon: access and travel
North Ockendon is about 3 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Give us the address of your work event in North Ockendon, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Ockendon station, about 1.5 miles south.
Anywhere in RM14, we can cook for your guests. Other places close to North Ockendon for corporate paella catering include Puddle Dock (1 mile north), Cranham (2 miles north-west), Upminster (2 miles north-west), Upminster Bridge (2 miles north-west) and Hacton (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Walthamstow (14 miles west), Whitechapel (15 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west), Plaistow (11 miles west), Leyton (13 miles west) and New Cross (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.1 miles north-west) and St George's Hospital (3 miles west). Not far away are Cranham Marsh.
- Nearby schools include Eastbrook School (1.5 miles north-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