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Paella Party Catering in Barking
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Barking: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Christenings and naming days
- Big family gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering for Barking events
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Paella party catering for your party in Barking
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. On the menu are tapas, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and we’re frequently booked for retirement and leaving parties and milestone birthdays.
In Barking, a back-garden party is the usual choice, even if the garden is small. A level spot away from fences and trees, plus parking nearby, is all we need. A photo of the garden helps. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Barking (IG11, RM9, RM8, E6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it is light in Barking 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 paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Planning a party in Barking
Barking is about 9 miles east of London, in Greater London. Tell us where your party in Barking will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cook in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St Patrick's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, Barking station is about 0.8 miles away.
Here we cover the IG11, RM9, RM8 and E6 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Eastbury Square, London Road and Church Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. We also cook at parties in Loxford (1 mile north-west), Creekmouth (1 mile south), Wallend (1 mile west), East Ham (2 miles west) and Beckton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (8 miles west).
A little further out are Barking Community Hospital (within half a mile north) and East End Women's Museum (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Barking include Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
- Local schools include Greatfields School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Barking Dog pub (0.8 miles north-west)
- Other local spots include East Ham (1.8 miles west)
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Common questions in Barking
Could we have live paella in Mayesbrook Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Barking for guests?
The closest is Barking station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How much does paella party catering cost in Barking?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
- We cover Barking and the whole of Greater London
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Count adults and children separately
- Let the neighbours know
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Plan where rubbish goes
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, from a safe distance.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
As a London location, Barking 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 will advise.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
More for events in Barking
Who books paella party catering in Barking?
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
Whatever you are celebrating in Barking, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
- Big birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Barking can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook.
Comparing caterers
- How long the team stays
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
- 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