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Live paella catering in Coldharbour, Greater London
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Coldharbour and Greater London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Leaving dos and retirements
Planning an event in Coldharbour?
Paella catering around Coldharbour
Coldharbour is about 2 miles north of Greenwich, in Greater London. Anywhere in E14, we will come to your venue or garden. Coldharbour is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Canary Wharf station, about 0.5 miles north-west. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like All Saints Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
We cater events across the E14, SE10 and E22 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Canada Square, Simpson's Road and Amsterdam Road or the roads around them. Coldharbour is on the A1206 and A1261, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For events just outside Coldharbour, we cover Blackwall (1 mile north-east), London Docklands (1 mile west), Poplar (1 mile north-west), Canary Wharf (1 mile west) and Heron Quays (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Poplar Hospital (0.6 miles north) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.8 miles west). The countryside around Coldharbour includes Tower Hill and Lavender Pond.
- Schools near Coldharbour include Tower Hamlets College (0.6 miles north-west) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Gun pub (under half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Holy Trinity (2.3 miles north-west)
Paella catering in Coldharbour, cooked live
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. We’re often asked to cater weddings and evening receptions and garden parties and summer barbecues, with seafood paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella.
In a London neighbourhood like Coldharbour, the cooking spot is generally 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.
- Location
- Coldharbour (E14, SE10, E22)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
The menu, dish by dish
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
A mix of chicken and seafood.
Places near Coldharbour
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Coldharbour questions
Could we have live paella in Mudchute Park and Farm?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
We are having a ceremony at All Saints 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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It’s ideal. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
What is live paella catering?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Who books paella catering in Coldharbour?
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Milestone birthday parties
Nearby historic houses include Queen's House (1.5 miles south) and Mansion House (3.6 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- The wet-weather plan
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deposit and payment dates
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Planning an evening event in Coldharbour? 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.
- First, tell us 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.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
What affects the price in Coldharbour
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Paella compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Coldharbour hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Coldharbour is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: 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 you book.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo 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