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Live paella catering in East Village, Greater London
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in East Village.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Company summer parties
- Community events and fairs
Live paella catering in East Village
About our paella catering in East Village
Paella is generous food: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for anniversaries and engagement parties and garden get-togethers.
Gardens in London can be narrow, which is fine for live paella as long as there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. For an event in East Village, tell us where we can park to unload. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- East Village (E15, E20, E9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
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How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Planning an evening event in East Village? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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How we price paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in East Village, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Mention any other courses or food
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
East Village 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 will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
FAQs for East Village
We’re having a ceremony at St Eleutherius: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What about parking in East Village?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Who books paella catering in East Village?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Whatever you’re celebrating in East Village, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Weddings and evening receptions
Parks such as Mabley Green usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How bad weather is handled
- How long the team stays
- A clear list of what’s included
Live paella in East Village: local details
East Village is about 1 mile north-west of Stratford, in Greater London. From the centre of East Village to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Nearby historic houses include Sutton House (1.8 miles west) and Valentines Mansion (3.7 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Eleutherius, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Anywhere in E15, E20 and E9, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Angel Lane, Major Road and Forbes Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Temple Mills (1 mile north-west), Stratford (1 mile south-east), Maryland (1 mile south-east), Hackney Wick (1 mile south-west) and Holloway Down (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find V&A East (under half a mile south-west) and County Borough of West Ham (0.7 miles south-east). The countryside around East Village includes Tower Hill and Old Ford Island.
- Local schools include Colegrave Primary School (0.5 miles east) and Eton Manor Boys' Club (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Cow pub (under half a mile south)
About the dishes
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
- 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