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Paella Party Catering in Canary Wharf
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Canary Wharf and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Big birthdays
- Big family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
Live paella party catering in Canary Wharf
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. For a late-May party in Canary Wharf, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Paella party catering in Canary Wharf, made fresh on the day
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a photo. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, churros and seafood paella, and we are frequently booked for anniversary celebrations and wakes and memorial gatherings.
Most parties in Canary Wharf are in back gardens, which in London can be compact. A level spot away from fences and trees, plus parking nearby, is all we need. A picture of the garden helps. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Canary Wharf (E14, SE16, E22)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have enough chairs for most guests
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Catering across Greater London, including Canary Wharf
- A clear, itemised quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Hosting a paella party in Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf is about 2 miles north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. For paella party catering in Canary Wharf, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
Local halls and clubs near Canary Wharf are an option if the garden is small. After a christening at a church like St Peter's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cover parties in every part of the E14, SE16 and E22 postcode area. We can cater a party on streets such as Castor Lane, Cassilis Road and Dockyard Lane. Main roads around Canary Wharf include the A1261, which makes travel to your party easy. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include London Docklands (1 mile east), Poplar (1 mile north-east), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Poplar Hospital (0.7 miles north-east) and Greenwich Castle (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Tower Hamlets College (within half a mile north-east) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ledger Building pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west)
Your questions about paella party catering in Canary Wharf
Is parking a problem for events in Canary Wharf?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
We’re having a ceremony at St Peter's Church: 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. Tell us where the reception will be.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Do you come to Canary Wharf?
We do. Canary Wharf is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Who books paella party catering in Canary Wharf?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there is little waste.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Family reunions
Nearby historic houses include Queen's House (1.8 miles south) and Mansion House (3.1 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
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Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Canary Wharf 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Canary Wharf
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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