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Paella Catering for East Ham events
Looking for paella catering in East Ham? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthday parties
Paella catering in East Ham
Paella catering in East Ham, made fresh on the day
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll suggest what suits your event. We are often asked to cater milestone birthday parties and office lunches and staff parties, with paella Valenciana, black rice and vegan paella.
Gardens in London can be narrow, but a level spot away from fences and trees is generally all we need. For an event in East Ham, tell us where we can park to unload. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
- Area
- East Ham (E6, IG11, E13, E12)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. In East Ham, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- 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.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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What paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
East Ham questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Bartholomew's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is parking a problem for events in East Ham?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
What seafood can we have?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Perfect for your event in East Ham
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in East Ham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Naming days and family parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Historic houses near East Ham include Eastbury Manor House (1.9 miles east) and Valentines Mansion (3 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
For event organisers in East Ham
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
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Other catering in East Ham
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It’s frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
East Ham 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 will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in East Ham
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Request clear labels at the serving table
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Live paella in East Ham: local details
East Ham is about 5 miles south-east of Walthamstow, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of East Ham or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. East Ham is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from East Ham to London (about 7 miles away).
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Beckton District Park? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Barking station, about 1.3 miles north-east.
We cook at events all over the E6, IG11, E13 and E12 postcode area. Whether your event is on High Street South, Market Street and High Street North or a nearby road, we can cook there. Main roads around East Ham include the A13 and A117, which makes travel to your event easy. We also cook at events in Wallend (1 mile north-east), Upton Park (1 mile west), Plashet (1 mile north), Beckton (1 mile south-east) and Greengate (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
Nearby you will also find The Who Shop Museum (less than half a mile north) and County Borough of West Ham (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near East Ham include Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Langdon School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children (1.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Miller's Well pub (within half a mile north)
- 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