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Paella Party Catering for Goodmayes events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Goodmayes.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering in Goodmayes
Paella party catering in Goodmayes, cooked live
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 anniversary celebrations and neighbourhood celebrations, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, churros and vegetable paella and more.
In Goodmayes, 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. Send a picture of the garden. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Goodmayes (IG3, RM8, RM6)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Goodmayes and across Greater London
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
Goodmayes is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
Parties in Goodmayes: gardens, venues and local tips
Goodmayes is about 2 miles north of Barking, in Greater London. Give us the address of your party in Goodmayes, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Goodmayes is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Goodmayes has its own station, Goodmayes station. Thinking of a party in South Park? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Wherever your party is in IG3, RM8 and RM6, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Road, Green Lane and Essex Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. With the A1083 close by, Goodmayes is simple for us to get to with everything for your party. For parties just outside Goodmayes, we cover Aldborough Hatch (1 mile north), Chadwell Heath (2 miles north-east), Becontree (2 miles south-east), Becontree Heath (2 miles east) and Castle Green (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Goodmayes Hospital (0.9 miles north) and Redbridge Museum (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Scrattons Eco Park.
- Local schools include Mayfield School (less than half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Eva Hart pub (0.9 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Dagenham (1.8 miles east)
Why choose paella party catering in Goodmayes?
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Goodmayes and Greater London:
- Baby celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Milestone birthdays
- Family get-togethers
After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
Goodmayes: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in South Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Goodmayes?
Goodmayes station, in Goodmayes itself.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
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Step by step
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it is light in Goodmayes until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
What paella party catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through 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