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Paella Catering for Stratford events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Stratford. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Big birthdays
Paella catering in Stratford
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Around midsummer it stays light in Stratford until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Paella catering in Stratford, cooked live
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the aroma does the rest. For retirement and leaving parties and birthday celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and vegetable paella for your guests.
Gardens in London can be narrow, which is fine for live paella as long as there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. In Stratford, the bigger question is parking near the house or venue. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Stratford (E15, E20, E3)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Confirm allergies by email
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
Send us the date, your venue or E15 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move. 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 book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
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Why choose paella catering in Stratford?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Stratford Circus, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What happens if it rains
- A clear list of what’s included
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Organising a club, school or community event in Stratford? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Stratford: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Stratford?
Stratford (London) station, in Stratford itself.
What about parking in Stratford?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Is paella a full meal?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Planning live paella in Stratford
Stratford is about 5 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. From the centre of Stratford to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Parks such as West Ham Park typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. For guests coming by train, Stratford (London) station is in Stratford itself.
Wherever your event is in E15, E20 and E3, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Gay Road, Cam Road and Eve Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Maryland (1 mile east), East Village (1 mile north-west), Temple Mills (1 mile north-west), West Ham (1 mile south-east) and Hackney Wick (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
A little further out are County Borough of West Ham (less than half a mile south-east) and Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (under half a mile east). Not far away are Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Local schools include Carpenters Primary School (less than half a mile south) and Sarah Bonnell School (less than half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Two Puddings pub (under half a mile south-east)
- 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