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Paella Party Catering for East Ham events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in East Ham.
- Family get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering in East Ham
Paella party catering in East Ham, cooked live
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. We are frequently asked to cater baby celebrations and street and neighbourhood parties, serving tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
In East Ham, a back-garden party is the usual choice, even if the garden is small. We need a level spot clear of fences and trees, and somewhere to park and unload. A photo of the garden helps. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- East Ham (E6, IG11, E13, E12)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Hosting a paella party in East Ham
East Ham is about 5 miles south-east of Walthamstow, in Greater London. Across the E6 area, we can bring the pans to you. East Ham is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
Thinking of a party in Beckton District Park? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Historic houses near East Ham include Eastbury Manor House (1.9 miles east) and Valentines Mansion (3 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
For paella party catering in E6, IG11, E13 and E12, we plan around your venue. From High Street South, Market Street and High Street North or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. East Ham sits on or near the A13 and A117, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. For parties just outside East Ham, we cover Wallend (1 mile north-east), Upton Park (1 mile west), Plashet (1 mile north), Beckton (1 mile south-east) and Greengate (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
A little further out are The Who Shop Museum (within half a mile north) and County Borough of West Ham (2.5 miles west). The countryside around East Ham includes Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
- Local schools include Langdon School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children (1.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Miller's Well pub (under half a mile north)
East Ham questions
Is parking a problem for events in East Ham?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Can you cook in Beckton District Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. We’ll check availability straight away.
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.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How much does paella party catering cost in East Ham?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Count adults and children separately
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Sangria sets the mood.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. For a late-May party in East Ham, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- 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
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
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Where we can cook in East Ham
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
East Ham is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in East Ham
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in East Ham
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
DIY paella versus live catering
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against 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.
- 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