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Paella party catering in Aldborough Hatch, Greater London
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Aldborough Hatch and Greater London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Live paella party catering in Aldborough Hatch
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
As a London location, Aldborough Hatch is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Paella party catering in Aldborough Hatch, made fresh on the day
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Typical bookings include wakes and celebrations of life and retirement and leaving parties, serving chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and mixed paella.
Most parties in Aldborough Hatch are in back gardens, which in London can be compact. We need a level spot clear of fences and trees, and somewhere to park and unload. Send a photo of the garden. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Aldborough Hatch (IG2, IG3, RM6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What paella party catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Step by step
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. At midsummer, it is light in Aldborough Hatch until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
Is live paella right for your party?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Drinks service on request
- We cover Aldborough Hatch and the whole of Greater London
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
For event organisers in Aldborough Hatch
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Questions from Aldborough Hatch
Which station should guests use for Aldborough Hatch?
Goodmayes station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: 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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Hosting a paella party in Aldborough Hatch
Aldborough Hatch is about 2 miles north-east of Ilford, in Greater London. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Aldborough Hatch and nearby villages. We cook in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Aldborough Hatch to London (about 10 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Goodmayes station is about 1.2 miles away. After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cook at parties all over IG2, IG3 and RM6. Whether your party is on Oaks Lane, Chase Lane and Mendip Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Being close to the A12, Aldborough Hatch is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Aldborough Hatch for paella party catering include Goodmayes (1 mile south), Chadwell Heath (2 miles east), Becontree Heath (2 miles south-east) and Becontree (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (12 miles south-west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find King George Hospital (less than half a mile east) and The Brewery (3.4 miles east). Not far away are Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
- Nearby schools include Oaks Park High School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include Waltham Holy Cross Urban District (1.3 miles north)
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Count adults and children separately
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Add a diet question to the invitation
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
- 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