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Paella Party Catering for Gidea Park events
Planning paella party catering in Gidea Park? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Christenings and naming days
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family get-togethers
Book paella party catering in Gidea Park
Gidea Park questions
Which station should guests use for Gidea Park?
Gidea Park station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre.
What about parking in Gidea Park?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
About our paella party catering in Gidea Park
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Gidea Park. Popular choices include mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement and leaving parties and celebrations of life.
Planning a London party in Gidea Park? Live paella keeps you out of the kitchen, in a garden, on a patio or at a venue. Mention any parking permits. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Gidea Park (RM2, RM3, RM1)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Gidea Park
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Gidea Park 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 before you book.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Is live paella right for your party?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Gidea Park
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have cover ready for a shower
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
The process
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. For a late-May party in Gidea Park, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your 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.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Planning a party in Gidea Park
Gidea Park is about 1 mile north-east of Romford, in Greater London. Parties in Gidea Park are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 764 places in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Gidea Park station is about 0.8 miles away. If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Gidea Park can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook.
Anywhere in RM2, RM3 and RM1, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a party in a garden on Main Road, Brook Road and Bell Avenue or the roads around them. We also cook at parties in Gallows Corner (1 mile east), Ardleigh Green (1 mile south-east), Heath Park (1 mile south), Emerson Park (2 miles south-east) and Hornchurch (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (14 miles south-west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (10 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Harold Wood Hospital (1 mile east) and The Mercury Mall (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bedfords Park.
- Nearby schools include Gidea Park Primary School (0.7 miles south-west) and Havering College of Further and Higher Education (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Public House (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Hornchurch Urban District (1.9 miles south)
- 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