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Live paella catering in Collier Row, Greater London
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Collier Row.
- Summer garden parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Big birthdays
Paella catering in Collier Row
About our paella catering in Collier Row
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there’s very little waste, and the food is served hot. That’s why it works for so many events. On the menu are vegan paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella, and we are frequently booked for family celebrations and christenings and garden parties and summer barbecues.
London gardens are often long and narrow, which is fine for live paella as long as there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. In Collier Row, the bigger question is parking near the house or venue. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Collier Row (RM1, RM5, RM7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella catering around Collier Row
Collier Row is about 1 mile north of Romford, in Greater London. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Collier Row and the surrounding area. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Collier Row to London (about 13 miles away).
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Raphael Park? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Rise Park Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Here we cover the RM1, RM5 and RM7 postcode area. Streets in the area include Elm Road, Percy Road and Seymer Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Collier Row, we cover Rise Park (1 mile north-east), Romford (1 mile south), Chadwell Heath (2 miles south-west), Rush Green (2 miles south) and Becontree Heath (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles south-west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles south-west) and Walthamstow (8 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Dagenham (2.4 miles south) and Oldchurch Hospital (1.5 miles south). The countryside around Collier Row includes Bedfords Park.
- Schools near Collier Row include Marshalls Park Academy (0.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Colley Rowe Inn (0.7 miles north-west)
Why choose live paella in Collier Row?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Collier Row
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Fast service from the pan
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Occasions we cook for in Collier Row
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Collier Row, people book us for events such as:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
For guests coming by train, Romford station is about 1.3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How each diet is kept separate
- The wet-weather plan
- Staff numbers and hours
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. In Collier Row, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- 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’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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What paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
About the dishes
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It’s generally the most photographed pan.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Collier Row 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 picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Places near Collier Row
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For event organisers in Collier Row
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Collier Row? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Your questions about paella catering in Collier Row
What about parking in Collier Row?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Good Shepherd?
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.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
It’s ideal. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
- 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