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Paella party catering in Bakers Arms, Greater London
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Bakers Arms: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering near Bakers Arms
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bakers Arms? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
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.
Paella party catering in Bakers Arms, made fresh on the day
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. We cook churros, mixed paella and seafood paella, and we’re often booked for summer garden parties and wakes and celebrations of life.
Planning a London party in Bakers Arms? Live paella means no cooking for you, and works in gardens, on patios and at hired venues. Mention any parking permits. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Bakers Arms (E17, E10, E11)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Sunset in Bakers Arms is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Occasions we cook for in Bakers Arms
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Baby celebrations
- Birthday parties
Thinking of a party in Leyton Jubilee Park? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests are eating
- How long we are needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
As a London location, Bakers Arms is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Towns and villages near Bakers Arms
What else we do in Bakers Arms
Planning a party in Bakers Arms
Bakers Arms is about 4 miles north-east of Shoreditch, in Greater London. Wherever your party is in the E17 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Bakers Arms is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Leyton Midland Road station, about 0.5 miles south-east. If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Bakers Arms can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook.
For paella party catering in E17, E10 and E11, we plan around your venue. From Ivy Road, Ely Road and Elm Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Bakers Arms is on the A112, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Walthamstow Village (1 mile north), Leyton (1 mile south), Leyton Grange (1 mile south), Walthamstow (1 mile north-west) and Upper Walthamstow (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles south-west), Marylebone (7 miles south-west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Walthamstow Pump House Museum (0.9 miles west) and Wanstead Hospital (1.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Ainslie Wood.
- Local schools include Leyton Sixth Form College (within half a mile east) and Warwick School for Boys (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The European pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Walthamstow (1.1 miles north)
Questions from Bakers Arms
What about parking in Bakers Arms?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Can you cook in Leyton Jubilee Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is paella OK for kids?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Typically. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Why choose live paella in Bakers Arms?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Bakers Arms and the whole of Greater London
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
- 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