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Paella Catering in Becontree
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Becontree. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Anniversary celebrations
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Paella catering for Becontree events
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
How our paella catering works in Becontree
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is what we bring to events in Becontree. Popular choices include black rice, mixed paella and paella Valenciana, and we’re often booked for community events and fairs and family celebrations and christenings.
Gardens in London can be narrow, which is fine for live paella as long as there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. In Becontree, the bigger question is parking near the house or venue. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Becontree (RM9, RM10, RM8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books paella catering in Becontree?
There is no kitchen needed, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Birthday celebrations
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St George's, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
- When payment is due
- Travel and parking costs
Live paella or other catering?
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. Evenings in Becontree stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Catering an event in Becontree
Becontree is about 2 miles north-east of Barking, in Greater London. For an event in Becontree, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Becontree. Becontree is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Parsloes Park? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
We cook at events all over the RM9, RM10 and RM8 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Wood Lane, Eliot Road and Maxey Road or the roads around them. With the A1240 close by, Becontree is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. Other places close to Becontree for paella catering include Dagenham (1 mile south-east), Becontree Heath (1 mile north), Castle Green (1 mile south-west), Dagenham Green (1 mile south) and Goodmayes (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles west) and Shoreditch (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Rush Green Hospital (1.6 miles north-east) and Dagenham (1 mile north-east). Open spaces near Becontree include Dagenham Village Churchyard.
- Schools near Becontree include Robert Clack School (0.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Eastbrook pub (0.9 miles east)
Your questions about paella catering in Becontree
What’s the nearest station to Becontree for guests?
Chadwell Heath station, about 1.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St George's?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: 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 clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
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Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Have seats for most of your guests
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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