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Paella party catering in Canning Town, Greater London
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Canning Town. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family reunions
- Celebrations of life
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About our paella party catering in Canning Town
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Canning Town. We cook vegetable paella, mixed paella and tapas, and typical bookings are for milestone birthdays and street and neighbourhood parties.
Most parties in Canning Town 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. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Canning Town (E16, E13, E6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Canning Town is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Canning Town
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Canning Town parties: what to know
Canning Town is about 5 miles east of London, in Greater London. Wherever your party is in the E16 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a christening at a church like St Cedd's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, Canning Town has its own station, Custom House station.
Paella party catering in E16, E13 and E6 is planned around your venue. We can cater a party on streets such as Ivy Road, Star Lane and Bell Lane or the roads around them. Canning Town is on the A1020, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Custom House (1 mile south), Plaistow (1 mile north), Limmo Peninsula (1 mile west), West Silvertown (1 mile south) and Leamouth (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
A little further out are West Ham United Football Club Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Albert Dock Seamen's Hospital (0.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Gilbert's Pit and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Royal Docks Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Tidal Basin Tavern (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include East Ham (1.7 miles north-east)
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Why choose live paella in Canning Town?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. 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 us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Nearby places to Canning Town
What else we do in Canning Town
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. A summer party in Canning Town stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about paella party catering in Canning Town
Could we have live paella in Keir Hardie Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is parking a problem for events in Canning Town?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you cater in Canning Town?
Yes, we do. Canning Town is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. A picture helps.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
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.
Perfect for your party in Canning Town
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Celebrations of life
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Thinking of a party in Keir Hardie Park? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The venue requirements
- What happens if it rains
- 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