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Paella party catering in Chadwell Heath, Greater London
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Chadwell Heath and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Baby celebrations
- Family reunions
- Leaving dos and retirements
Planning an event in Chadwell Heath?
Paella party catering for your party in Chadwell Heath
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. We’re frequently asked to cater birthday parties and anniversaries and engagement parties, serving churros, mixed paella and seafood paella.
Most parties in Chadwell Heath 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. Send a picture of the garden. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Chadwell Heath (RM6, RM7, RM8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books paella party catering in Chadwell Heath?
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Big family gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Naming days and christenings
Historic houses near Chadwell Heath include Hare Hall (2.9 miles east) and Valentines Mansion (3.3 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
- Who provides the crockery
- Allergen information for each dish
Is live paella right for your party?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover Chadwell Heath and the whole of Greater London
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Chadwell Heath questions
We are having a ceremony at St Chad'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.
Which station should guests use for Chadwell Heath?
Chadwell Heath station, about 0.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
What does paella party catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. We will check availability straight away.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give separate numbers for children
- Let the neighbours know
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Hosting a paella party in Chadwell Heath
Chadwell Heath is about 2 miles west of Romford, in Greater London. Parties in Chadwell Heath are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Chadwell Heath is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Chadwell Heath to London (12 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Chadwell Heath are an option if the garden is small. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Chadwell Heath station, about 0.9 miles south-west.
Here we cover the RM6, RM7 and RM8 postcode area. Local streets include Back Lane, West Road and Eric Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. You’ll find Chadwell Heath on the A1112, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For parties just outside Chadwell Heath, we cover Becontree Heath (1 mile south-east), Rush Green (1 mile south-east), Romford (2 miles east) and Goodmayes (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles south-west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles west), Shoreditch (10 miles west) and Walthamstow (7 miles west).
A little further out are Dagenham (1.1 miles south-east) and The Brewery (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Chadwell Heath include Hainault Lodge.
- Nearby schools include The Warren School (less than half a mile north-west) and The Warren School (under half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Eva Hart pub (0.7 miles south-west)
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
As a London location, Chadwell Heath is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Chadwell Heath
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
What’s in the pans
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
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.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
The process
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. Sunset in Chadwell Heath is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get 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
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Chadwell Heath, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Read more
- 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