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Paella Party Catering for Collier Row events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Collier Row. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Christenings and naming days
- Family get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
Paella party catering in Collier Row
How our paella party catering works in Collier Row
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a picture if you’re unsure. For street and neighbourhood parties and family reunions, we can cook mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
In Collier Row, 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. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Collier Row (RM1, RM5, RM7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Hosting a paella party in Collier Row
Collier Row is about 1 mile north of Romford, in Greater London. Give us the address of your party in Collier Row, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Collier Row is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Collier Row include Hare Hall (1.7 miles east) and Valentines Mansion (4.8 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Good Shepherd, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Anywhere in RM1, RM5 and RM7, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a party on streets such as Elm Road, Percy Road and Seymer Road. Other places close to Collier Row for paella party catering include Rise Park (1 mile north-east), Romford (1 mile south), Chadwell Heath (2 miles south-west), Rush Green (2 miles south) and Becontree Heath (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (13 miles south-west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles south-west) and Walthamstow (8 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Dagenham (2.4 miles south) and Oldchurch Hospital (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Collier Row include Bedfords Park.
- Schools near Collier Row include Marshalls Park Academy (0.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Colley Rowe Inn (0.7 miles north-west)
Places near Collier Row
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The menu, dish by dish
Churros
All ages love churros.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
Send us the date, your venue or RM1 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. A summer party in Collier Row stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
As a London location, Collier Row 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’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Collier Row questions
Which station should guests use for Collier Row?
Romford station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Raphael Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Occasions we cook for in Collier Row
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Baby celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Romford station, about 1.3 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- When final numbers are due
- Who provides the crockery
- A clear list of what’s included
For event organisers in Collier Row
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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