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Live paella catering in East End of London, Greater London
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in East End of London.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family celebrations and christenings
Paella catering for East End of London events
Paella catering for your event in East End of London
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings, from canapés to evening food and anniversary celebrations, serving seafood paella, black rice and vegetable paella.
In East End of London, events range from terrace gardens to hired halls. Tell us how close we can park, and whether there are steps or narrow passages. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- East End of London (E1, E1W, E98)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
As a London location, East End of London is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in East End of London
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, and a popular all-rounder.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
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The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. In East End of London, 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, 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 paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. 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 leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
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.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in East End of London
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
East End of London: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for events in East End of London?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Can you cook in Stepney Green Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Does paella work for big events?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Are premium seafood options available?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
How much does paella catering cost in East End of London?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Who books paella catering in East End of London?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
These are some of the occasions we cater around East End of London:
- Birthday celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Naming days and family parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Who provides the crockery
Catering an event in East End of London
East End of London is about 1 mile east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. From the centre of East End of London to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Mary and St Michael Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Nearby historic houses include Mansion House (1.5 miles west) and Dr Johnson's House (2.3 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
This part of Greater London takes in E1, E1W and E98. Local streets include New Road, Glamis Road and Steel's Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Stepney (1 mile north-east), Ratcliff (1 mile south-east), Wapping (1 mile south-west), St George in the East (1 mile south-west) and Shadwell (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north) and Hampstead (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Tower of London (1 mile south-west) and Jack the Ripper Museum (0.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Tower Hill and Lavender Pond.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Challoner Boys' School (less than half a mile east) and St Mellitus College (within half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find George Tavern (less than half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Holy Trinity (0.8 miles north-east) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.1 miles west)
- 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