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Paella Catering for Romford events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Romford and across Greater London.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Paella catering near Romford
About our paella catering in Romford
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around Romford. Typical bookings include office lunches and staff parties and engagement and anniversary parties, serving seafood paella, vegan paella and paella Valenciana.
London gardens are often long and narrow, but a level spot away from fences and trees is typically all we need. For an event in Romford, tell us where we can park to unload. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Romford (RM1, RM7, RM11, RM2)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Romford 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 are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Romford
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
Events we cater in Romford
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Romford and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Parish Church of St Edward the Confessor, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deadline for final numbers
Live paella or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it is entertaining too. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
FAQs for Romford
What about parking in Romford?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
What’s the nearest station to Romford for guests?
Romford station, in Romford itself.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Is paella a full meal?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Planning an evening event in Romford? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
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.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Confirm allergies by email
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Request clear labels at the serving table
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
Planning live paella in Romford
Romford is in Greater London. Events in Romford are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Romford is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Parks such as Lodge Farm Park generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Concordia Academy, can book us as a food stall.
Here we cover the RM1, RM7, RM11 and RM2 postcode area. Streets in the area include High Street, Market Place and Market Link, and we can cook for an event on any of them. You will find Romford on the A1251, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. We also cook at events in Rush Green (1 mile south-west), Collier Row (1 mile north), Rise Park (1 mile north), Becontree Heath (1 mile south-west) and Chadwell Heath (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles south-west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (9 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Dagenham (1.5 miles south-west) and The Brewery (less than half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Romford include The Chase Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls (0.8 miles east) and St. Edward's Church of England School (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Moon & Stars pub (under half a mile east)
Nearby places to Romford
More for events in Romford
- 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