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Corporate paella catering in Old Ford, Greater London
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events turns food into part of your work event in Old Ford.
- Open days and launches
- Away days and office lunches
- Company summer parties
Corporate paella catering near Old Ford
What affects the price in Old Ford
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
- Parking and unloading
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
Planning corporate paella catering in Old Ford? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
About our corporate paella catering in Old Ford
Corporate events need food that feeds a crowd quickly, suits every diet and doesn’t stop people talking. Live paella does all three. Whether it is team-building events and product launches and open days, we can cook canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and bowl food for your guests.
For offices in and around Old Ford, the cooking spot is usually 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. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Old Ford (E3, E15, E9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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FAQs for Old Ford
Can you cook in Grove Hall Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Old Ford for guests?
Hackney Wick station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cater at business parks?
Many offices have a courtyard, terrace or car park that works, if the building allows it.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you invoice the company?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain how booking and payment work.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Why choose live paella in Old Ford?
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella just needs a suitable spot. 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 Old Ford hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
What’s in the pans
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, ideal for a lunch break.
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff during receptions.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
How it works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. After-work summer parties in Old Ford have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- Access, parking and set-up are agreed with you or facilities.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Corporate events around Old Ford
Old Ford is about 2 miles west of Plaistow, in Greater London. We bring corporate paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Old Ford. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Nearby historic houses include Sutton House (1.5 miles north-west) and Mansion House (3.3 miles south-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
For corporate paella catering in E3, E15 and E9, we plan around your venue. From Bow Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile west), Fish Island (1 mile north), Bow (1 mile south-west), Hackney Wick (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include V&A East (0.6 miles north-east) and Tower of London (3 miles south-west). The countryside around Old Ford includes Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Schools near Old Ford include Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy (less than half a mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Lea Tavern (0.5 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Park (under half a mile north-west)
Perfect for your work event in Old Ford
It needs no kitchen, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Old Ford, people book us for events such as:
- Charity and fundraising events
- Office lunches and away days
- Product launches and open days
- Christmas parties
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Hackney Wick station is about 0.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- How each diet is kept separate
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel and parking costs
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Facilities approval and any site rules
As a London location, Old Ford is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- 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