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Paella Catering for Chadwell Heath events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Chadwell Heath.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
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How our paella catering works in Chadwell Heath
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around Chadwell Heath. For weddings, from canapés to evening food and retirement and leaving parties, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and seafood paella.
London gardens are often long and narrow, but a level spot away from fences and trees is typically all we need. For an event in Chadwell Heath, tell us where we can park to unload. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- Chadwell Heath (RM6, RM7, RM8)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Chadwell Heath: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Chadwell Heath for guests?
Chadwell Heath station, about 0.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Is parking a problem for events in Chadwell Heath?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is paella a full meal?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
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Why choose live paella in Chadwell Heath?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Why choose paella catering in Chadwell Heath?
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Company summer parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Chad's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before you book anyone
- How long the team stays
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Planning an evening event in Chadwell Heath? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or RM6 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Chadwell Heath: venues, travel and local tips
Chadwell Heath is about 2 miles west of Romford, in Greater London. Events in Chadwell Heath are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Chadwell Heath station, about 0.9 miles south-west. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Warren Junior School, can book us as a food stall.
We cover events in every part of RM6, RM7 and RM8. Whether your event is on Back Lane, West Road and Eric Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Main roads around Chadwell Heath include the A1112, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Chadwell Heath, we also cover Becontree Heath (1 mile south-east), Rush Green (1 mile south-east), Romford (2 miles east) and Goodmayes (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles south-west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles west), Shoreditch (10 miles west) and Walthamstow (7 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Dagenham (1.1 miles south-east) and The Brewery (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Chadwell Heath include Hainault Lodge.
- Schools near Chadwell Heath include The Warren School (under half a mile north-west) and The Warren School (under half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Eva Hart pub (0.7 miles south-west)
What affects the price in Chadwell Heath
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
As a London location, Chadwell Heath 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 picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- 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