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Live paella catering in Puddle Dock, Greater London
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Puddle Dock and the surrounding area.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
Planning an event in Puddle Dock?
Paella catering for your event in Puddle Dock
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will suggest what suits your event. We are frequently asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and fairs, fêtes and festivals, with paella Valenciana, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
In a London neighbourhood like Puddle Dock, the cooking spot is generally a back garden, a courtyard or a venue’s terrace. Parking and loading are the main things to plan, so let us know about parking permits or a driveway. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Puddle Dock (RM14)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning live paella in Puddle Dock
Puddle Dock is in Greater London. We bring paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Puddle Dock and the surrounding area. Puddle Dock is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Puddle Dock to London (about 17 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Upminster station, about 1.9 miles west. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Moor Lane Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
We cook at events all over RM14 and the streets around it. Other places close to Puddle Dock for paella catering include Cranham (1 mile west), North Ockendon (1 mile south), Upminster (2 miles west), Upminster Bridge (2 miles west) and Emerson Park (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Walthamstow (14 miles west), Orpington (15 miles south-west), Plaistow (12 miles west), Leyton (13 miles west), New Cross (15 miles south-west) and Romford (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (1.7 miles west) and Spire Hartswood Hospital (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Puddle Dock include Cranham Brickfields.
- Local schools include Hall Mead School (1.4 miles west)
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Evenings in Puddle Dock stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Why choose paella catering in Puddle Dock?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Puddle Dock and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Birthday celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
Nearby historic houses include Hare Hall (4.1 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the team stays
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How late numbers can change
Where we can cook in Puddle Dock
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
As a London location, Puddle Dock is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
Your questions about paella catering in Puddle Dock
What’s the nearest station to Puddle Dock for guests?
Upminster station, about 1.9 miles west of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Moor Lane 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.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
What happens with live paella?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
Paella compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Puddle Dock
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Puddle Dock and the whole of Greater London
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
For event organisers in Puddle Dock
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Also near Puddle Dock
Other catering in Puddle Dock
- 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