Greater London · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Poplar events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Poplar and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Office lunches and away days
- Team days
- Conferences and training days
Corporate paella catering near Poplar
Poplar for staff parties and team days
Poplar is about 2 miles south-west of Plaistow, in Greater London. Whether your work event is in the middle of Poplar or on the outskirts, corporate paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For staff and clients coming by train, Canary Wharf station is in Poplar itself. Nearby historic houses include Queen's House (1.9 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.
Here we cover the E14, SE16 and E22 postcode area. From Market Way, Castor Lane and Dockyard Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Poplar sits on or near the A102 and A1261, so getting the burners and pans to your work event is simple. We also cook at work events in London Docklands (1 mile south), Canary Wharf (1 mile south-west), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile south-east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in 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).
Well-known places in the area include Poplar Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Lavender Pond and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (within half a mile north) and Langdon Park Secondary School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ledger Building pub (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west)
How our corporate paella catering works in Poplar
A cooking station gets people mixing, which is exactly what a team event is for. Popular choices include vegan and vegetarian paella, paella lunches and bowl food, and we are frequently booked for christmas and end-of-year parties and training days and conferences.
For offices in and around Poplar, the cooking spot is typically a courtyard, terrace, car park or roof terrace, if the building allows it. Get facilities’ approval and plan loading early. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Poplar (E14, SE16, E22)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. For a Christmas party in Poplar, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your work event in Poplar, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Questions from Poplar
Which station should guests use for Poplar?
Canary Wharf station, in Poplar itself.
Can you cook in Bartlett Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you invoice the company?
Let us know your company’s process, and we will talk you through it.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you cover Poplar?
We do. We cook at events in Poplar and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Poplar? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
What else we do in Poplar
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
As a London location, Poplar is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Poplar
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
A closer look at the menu
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, quick to serve to a big team.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Think about shade and seating
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
If timings change on the day, tell us and we will adapt.
Bar staff and sangria on request.
Who books corporate paella catering in Poplar?
It suits summer parties especially well, alongside games and music.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Poplar:
- Open days and launches
- End-of-year celebrations
- Summer staff parties
- Client and customer events
With the A102 and A1261 nearby, access for our van and equipment is straightforward.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- Staff numbers and hours
- 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