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Live paella catering in Thamesmead, Greater London
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Thamesmead.
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Community events and fairs
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella catering for Thamesmead events
Paella catering in Thamesmead, cooked live
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll suggest what suits your event. Whether it’s fairs, fêtes and festivals and birthday celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of paella Valenciana, seafood paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
In Thamesmead, events range from terrace gardens to hired halls. Tell us how close we can park, and whether there are steps or narrow passages. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Thamesmead (SE28, SE2, DA18)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella in Thamesmead: local details
Thamesmead is about 2 miles north-east of Plumstead, in Greater London. For paella catering in Thamesmead, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Thamesmead to London (about 10 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Abbey Wood station is about 1 mile away. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Jubilee Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
For paella catering in SE28, SE2 and DA18, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Attlee Road, Aisher Road and Carlyle Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Thamesmead, we cover Crossness (1 mile south-east), Dagenham Dock (1 mile north-east), Barking Riverside (1 mile north-west), Thames View Estate (2 miles north-west) and Hornchurch Marshes (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Erith and District Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and River (1.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Thamesmead include Harris Garrard Academy (0.6 miles south-east)
Perfect for your event in Thamesmead
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Thamesmead:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Summer garden parties
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Abbey Wood Park? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Who provides the crockery
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
What paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Is live paella right for your event?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Thamesmead
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A quote that spells everything out
Nearby places to Thamesmead
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Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Thamesmead is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
Questions from Thamesmead
What about parking in Thamesmead?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
We are having a ceremony at St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you come to Thamesmead?
We do. Thamesmead is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Planning an evening event in Thamesmead? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; 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.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
- 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