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Live paella catering in Canning Town, Greater London
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Canning Town: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Paella catering for Canning Town events
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
As a London location, Canning Town is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
Paella catering for your event in Canning Town
Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the aroma does the rest. Typical bookings include company summer parties and retirement celebrations, serving vegan paella, black rice and seafood paella.
In a London neighbourhood like Canning Town, the cooking spot is typically a back garden, a courtyard or a venue’s terrace. The thing to plan is parking and unloading, so let us know about parking permits or a driveway. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Canning Town (E16, E13, E6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about paella catering in Canning Town
We’re having a ceremony at St Cedd's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What about parking in Canning Town?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
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.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cater in Canning Town?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Canning Town and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
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Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Evenings in Canning Town 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.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Canning Town, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- 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 stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Canning Town: venues, travel and local tips
Canning Town is about 5 miles east of London, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Canning Town will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cook in 764 places across Greater London.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Cedd's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Rosetta Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
We cater events across the E16, E13 and E6 postcode area. From Ivy Road, Star Lane and Bell Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Canning Town sits on or near the A1020, which makes travel to your event easy. We also cook at events in Custom House (1 mile south), Plaistow (1 mile north), Limmo Peninsula (1 mile west), West Silvertown (1 mile south) and Leamouth (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
A little further out are West Ham United Football Club Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Albert Dock Seamen's Hospital (0.5 miles east). Open spaces near Canning Town include Gilbert's Pit and Hollow Pond.
- Local schools include Royal Docks Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Tidal Basin Tavern (0.6 miles south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include East Ham (1.7 miles north-east)
For event organisers in Canning Town
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
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Why choose paella catering in Canning Town?
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Weddings and evening receptions
Nearby historic houses include Queen's House (2.7 miles south-west) and Eastbury Manor House (3.4 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if it rains
- 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