Greater London · England
Live paella catering in Canary Wharf, Greater London
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Canary Wharf: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella catering near Canary Wharf
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. In Canary Wharf, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Canary Wharf? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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About our paella catering in Canary Wharf
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. That’s why it works for so many events. We cook vegan paella, paella Valenciana and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for wedding breakfasts and evening food and birthday celebrations.
In Canary Wharf, events range from terrace gardens to hired halls. Tell us how close we can park, and whether there are steps or narrow passages. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Canary Wharf (E14, SE16, E22)
- 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
Nearby places to Canary Wharf
Other catering in Canary Wharf
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, and a popular all-rounder.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
As a London location, Canary Wharf is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
Catering an event in Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf is about 2 miles north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. From the centre of Canary Wharf to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Canary Wharf is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook.
For guests coming by train, Canary Wharf station is in Canary Wharf itself. Nearby historic houses include Queen's House (1.8 miles south) and Mansion House (3.1 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
For paella catering in E14, SE16 and E22, we plan around your venue and your guests. From Castor Lane, Cassilis Road and Dockyard Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Canary Wharf is on the A1261, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For events just outside Canary Wharf, we cover London Docklands (1 mile east), Poplar (1 mile north-east), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Poplar Hospital (0.7 miles north-east) and Greenwich Castle (2 miles south). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Tower Hamlets College (within half a mile north-east) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ledger Building pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west)
Canary Wharf: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Canary Wharf for guests?
Canary Wharf station, in Canary Wharf itself.
Is parking a problem for events in Canary Wharf?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
What is live paella catering?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is paella enough as a main?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
Does paella work for big events?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Organising for someone else?
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.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How we price paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Send allergies to us in writing
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
Paella compared with other options
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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