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Paella Catering in Barking Riverside
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Barking Riverside and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
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Your questions about paella catering in Barking Riverside
Which station should guests use for Barking Riverside?
Barking Riverside station, in Barking Riverside itself.
Could we have live paella in Mayesbrook Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can paella be the only main course?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
What is live paella catering?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Paella catering in Barking Riverside, made fresh on the day
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. We are frequently asked to cater retirement celebrations and weddings and evening receptions, serving vegan paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella.
In Barking Riverside, events range from terrace gardens to hired halls. Tell us how close we can park, and whether there are steps or narrow passages. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Barking Riverside (IG11, RM9)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
As a London location, Barking Riverside 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 picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Barking Riverside
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
What affects the price in Barking Riverside
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the space, if you can
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
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 will work to it.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is usually served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Events we cater in Barking Riverside
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
In Barking Riverside and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Company summer parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
For guests coming by train, Barking Riverside station is in Barking Riverside itself.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The wet-weather plan
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How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Evenings in Barking Riverside stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Live paella in Barking Riverside: local details
Barking Riverside is about 1 mile south-east of Barking, in Greater London. From the centre of Barking Riverside to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 764 places in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as George Carey Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Historic houses near Barking Riverside include Eastbury Manor House (1 mile north-west) and Rainham Hall (3.4 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Here we cover the IG11 and RM9 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Minter Road, Thames Road and Hugget Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Barking Riverside for paella catering include Thames View Estate (1 mile north-west), Castle Green (1 mile north-east), Dagenham Dock (1 mile east), Thamesmead (1 mile south-east) and Dagenham Green (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (8 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Barking Community Hospital (1.2 miles north-west) and East End Women's Museum (1.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ripple Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Riverside School (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include River (1.8 miles east)
Why choose live paella in Barking Riverside?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
- 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