Greater London · England
Paella Catering for Goodmayes events
Planning paella catering in Goodmayes? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings and evening receptions
Paella catering in Goodmayes
How our paella catering works in Goodmayes
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will recommend what fits your event. Typical bookings include fairs, fêtes and festivals and anniversary celebrations, serving seafood paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Around Goodmayes, most London events we’re asked about are in gardens, courtyards and hired venues. The thing to plan is parking and unloading, so let us know about parking permits or a driveway. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Goodmayes (IG3, RM8, RM6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Mention any other courses or food
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If timings shift, we adapt.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Events we cater in Goodmayes
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Goodmayes and Greater London:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Community events and fairs
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the team stays
- Travel and parking costs
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Evenings in Goodmayes stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Your questions about paella catering in Goodmayes
Can you cook in South Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
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. Send us the reception address.
Do you come to Goodmayes?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Goodmayes is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
How does live paella catering work?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What does paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Does paella work for big events?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
For event organisers in Goodmayes
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
As a London location, Goodmayes 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 Goodmayes
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Paella catering around Goodmayes
Goodmayes is about 2 miles north of Barking, in Greater London. For an event in Goodmayes, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Goodmayes. Goodmayes is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Goodmayes Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, Goodmayes station is in Goodmayes itself.
Anywhere in IG3, RM8 and RM6, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on High Road, Green Lane and Essex Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. You’ll find Goodmayes on the A1083, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Goodmayes, we also cover Aldborough Hatch (1 mile north), Chadwell Heath (2 miles north-east), Becontree (2 miles south-east), Becontree Heath (2 miles east) and Castle Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Goodmayes Hospital (0.9 miles north) and Redbridge Museum (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Scrattons Eco Park.
- Schools near Goodmayes include Mayfield School (within half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Eva Hart pub (0.9 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Dagenham (1.8 miles east)
About the dishes
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
What affects the price in Goodmayes
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Goodmayes? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it is entertaining too. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Also near Goodmayes
Other catering in Goodmayes
- 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