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Live paella catering in Emerson Park, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Emerson Park.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Company summer parties
Paella catering near Emerson Park
About our paella catering in Emerson Park
Paella is generous food: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It makes the food an event in itself. Popular choices include black rice, paella Valenciana and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for festivals, fairs and school events and company summer parties.
From a terraced garden to a hired hall, events in Emerson Park come in all shapes. Tell us how close we can park and about any steps. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Where
- Emerson Park (RM11, RM3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Emerson Park
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Drinks service on request
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Why choose paella catering in Emerson Park?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Community events and fairs
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Birthday celebrations
For a christening or wedding at a church such as All Saints, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- How each diet is kept separate
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The wet-weather plan
Planning live paella in Emerson Park
Emerson Park is about 2 miles east of Romford, in Greater London. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Emerson Park and nearby villages. Emerson Park is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Emerson Park to London (15 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Nelmes Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Haynes Park? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
We cook at events all over RM11 and RM3. Your event could be at a home on Ernest Road, Nelmes Road and Maybush Road. For events just outside Emerson Park, we cover Ardleigh Green (1 mile north-west), Upminster Bridge (1 mile south), Hornchurch (1 mile south-west), Heath Park (1 mile west) and Upminster (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (15 miles west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (14 miles west), Walthamstow (11 miles west), Hoxton (14 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Mercury Mall (2 miles west) and Harold Wood Hospital (1.3 miles north). Not far away are Hornchurch Cutting.
- Schools near Emerson Park include Campion School (0.5 miles north) and Havering College of Further and Higher Education (0.6 miles north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Hornchurch Urban District (0.8 miles south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Confirm allergies by email
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Emerson Park is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
What affects the price in Emerson Park
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Around midsummer it stays light in Emerson Park until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or RM11 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Your questions about paella catering in Emerson Park
What’s the nearest station to Emerson Park for guests?
Emerson Park station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
- 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