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Paella party catering in Gants Hill, Greater London
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Gants Hill and across Greater London.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Book paella party catering in Gants Hill
Paella party catering in Gants Hill, cooked live
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a picture. We are frequently asked to cater big family gatherings and celebrations of life, serving tapas, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
Most parties in Gants Hill 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 photo of the garden helps. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Gants Hill (IG2, IG6, IG1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning a party in Gants Hill
Gants Hill is about 3 miles north-east of Forest Gate, in Greater London. For a party in Gants Hill, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Gants Hill. We cook in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Gants Hill to London (9 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Ilford station is about 1.2 miles away. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St George's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Paella party catering in IG2, IG6 and IG1 is planned around your venue. We can cater a party on streets such as Bute Road, Perth Road and Shere Road or the roads around them. You’ll find Gants Hill on the A123, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Gants Hill, we also cover Newbury Park (1 mile east), Barkingside (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile south-west) and Ilford (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles south-west), City of Westminster (11 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Waltham Holy Cross Urban District (2 miles north-east) and Redbridge Museum (1.3 miles south). The countryside around Gants Hill includes Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
- Nearby schools include Valentines High School (under half a mile south-west)
Paella compared with other options
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Gants Hill and the whole of Greater London
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Gants Hill questions
Can you cook in Valentines Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Gants Hill for guests?
Ilford station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Will the neighbours notice?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Do you cater for children?
Of course. Children generally love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you come to Gants Hill?
We do. Gants Hill is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
Towns and villages near Gants Hill
What else we do in Gants Hill
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. For a late-May party in Gants Hill, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Let the neighbours know
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give separate numbers for children
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Gants Hill is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
Perfect for your party in Gants Hill
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Gants Hill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Local halls and clubs near Gants Hill are an option if the garden is small.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- 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