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Paella party catering in Donnybrook Quarter, Greater London
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Donnybrook Quarter and across Greater London.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
Live paella party catering in Donnybrook Quarter
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
How our paella party catering works in Donnybrook Quarter
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Whether it is wakes and celebrations of life and retirement and leaving parties, we can cook seafood paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Most parties in Donnybrook Quarter 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 every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Donnybrook Quarter (E3, E9, E20)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Hosting a paella party in Donnybrook Quarter
Donnybrook Quarter is about 1 mile west of Stratford, in Greater London. Anywhere in E3, we can cook for your guests. Donnybrook Quarter is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Thinking of a party in Grove Hall Park? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Hackney Wick station, about 0.5 miles north.
We cater parties across the E3, E9 and E20 postcode area and the streets around it. From Lyal Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Donnybrook Quarter, we also cover Old Ford (1 mile east), Fish Island (1 mile north-east), Bow (1 mile south), Hackney Wick (1 mile north-east) and Mile End (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Tower of London (2.8 miles south-west) and Westfield Stratford City (1.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Donnybrook Quarter include Tower Hill and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Donnybrook Quarter include Mulberry UTC (under half a mile south-east) and Mulberry UTC (within half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Lea Tavern (0.5 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Park (less than half a mile north-west)
The process
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. A summer party in Donnybrook Quarter stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, 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.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Your questions about paella party catering in Donnybrook Quarter
Which station should guests use for Donnybrook Quarter?
The closest is Hackney Wick station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
What about parking in Donnybrook Quarter?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Events we cater in Donnybrook Quarter
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden get-togethers
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Paul Old Ford, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
As a London location, Donnybrook Quarter 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
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Donnybrook Quarter? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
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Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
- 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