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Live paella catering in Maryland, Greater London
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Maryland and the surrounding area.
- Community events and fairs
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
Planning an event in Maryland?
Paella catering in Maryland, cooked live
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there is very little waste, and the food arrives hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Typical bookings include naming days and family parties and anniversaries and engagement parties, with vegan paella, mixed paella and paella Valenciana.
From a terraced garden to a hired hall, events in Maryland come in all shapes. Tell us how close we can park, and whether there are steps or narrow passages. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Maryland (E15, E20, E7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Maryland?
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Maryland
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Maryland is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Places near Maryland
What else we do in Maryland
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Who books paella catering in Maryland?
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Whatever you are celebrating in Maryland, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
For guests coming by train, Stratford (London) station is in Maryland itself.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What happens if it rains
Your questions about paella catering in Maryland
What’s the nearest station to Maryland for guests?
Maryland has its own station: Stratford (London) station.
Could we have live paella in West Ham Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What seafood can we have?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How it works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Evenings in Maryland 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.
- We start with a few details 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Maryland: venues, travel and local tips
Maryland is about 3 miles south of Walthamstow, in Greater London. From the centre of Maryland to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Parks such as West Ham Park generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
We cook at events all over the E15, E20 and E7 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Cam Road, Ward Road and Wise Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Stratford (1 mile west), East Village (1 mile north-west), Temple Mills (1 mile north-west), West Ham (1 mile south-east) and Holloway Down (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include 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 west).
Nearby you’ll also find Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (within half a mile east) and Tower of London (4 miles south-west). Not far away are Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Carpenters Primary School (within half a mile south-west) and Sarah Bonnell School (under half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Two Puddings pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of West Ham (within half a mile south-east)
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Give us separate numbers for children
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
- 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