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Paella Catering in Ratcliff
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Ratcliff. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Birthday celebrations
Paella catering for Ratcliff events
Paella catering in Ratcliff, made fresh on the day
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Typical bookings include birthday celebrations and community events and fairs, with paella Valenciana, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Gardens in London can be narrow, but a level spot away from fences and trees is normally all we need. For an event in Ratcliff, tell us where we can park to unload. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Ratcliff (E1, E14, SE16)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Count adults and children separately
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know about other food at the event
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Places near Ratcliff
Other catering in Ratcliff
Perfect for your event in Ratcliff
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Historic houses near Ratcliff include Mansion House (1.9 miles west) and Sutton House (2.6 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Ratcliff hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
How we price paella catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Around midsummer it stays light in Ratcliff until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- 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.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Planning paella catering in Ratcliff? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
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.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planning live paella in Ratcliff
Ratcliff is about 1 mile east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Ratcliff, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover 764 places in Greater London.
For guests coming by train, Limehouse station is in Ratcliff itself. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Royal Foundation of St Katharine, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
For paella catering in E1, E14 and SE16, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Wharf Lane, Glamis Road and Salter Road. Ratcliff sits on or near the A101 and A126, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Nearby, we also cater events in Shadwell (1 mile south), East End of London (1 mile north-west), Limehouse (1 mile north-east), Stepney (1 mile north) and Wapping (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north) and Hampstead (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are The Pumphouse Educational Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.1 miles south). Not far away are Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (less than half a mile north-west) and Stepney Jewish School (0.6 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The British Prince Public House (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Holy Trinity (1 mile north) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.6 miles west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Questions from Ratcliff
What’s the nearest station to Ratcliff for guests?
Ratcliff has its own station: Limehouse station.
What about parking in Ratcliff?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Should we have more than one paella?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
What is live paella catering?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Which paella is most popular?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is usually the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
- 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