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Paella Party Catering in Leamouth
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Leamouth. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Big family gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Book paella party catering in Leamouth
Paella party catering in Leamouth, cooked live
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. We’re often asked to cater family reunions and celebrations of life, with vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
Most parties in Leamouth 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. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Location
- Leamouth (E16, E14, SE10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. For a late-May party in Leamouth, 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Leamouth
What’s the nearest station to Leamouth for guests?
Custom House station, about 0.9 miles east of the centre.
Can you cook in Bow Creek Ecology Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. Let the neighbours know.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a photo of the space.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
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.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
As a London location, Leamouth is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Leamouth
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Hosting a paella party in Leamouth
Leamouth is about 1 mile west of Canning Town, in Greater London. For paella party catering in Leamouth, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Leamouth is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Luke, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Historic houses near Leamouth include Queen's House (2.1 miles south) and Sutton House (3.6 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
We cater parties across the E16, E14 and SE10 postcode area. Your party could be at a home on Ives Road, Nutmeg Lane and Abbott Road. Being close to the A1262 and A1263, Leamouth is simple for us to get to for your party. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Limmo Peninsula (1 mile east), Blackwall (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile south-west), Canning Town (1 mile east) and West Silvertown (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (4 miles west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles west).
A little further out are County Borough of West Ham (2.1 miles north) and Poplar Hospital (0.6 miles west). Not far away are Lavender Pond and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Leamouth include Rokeby School (0.7 miles north-east) and Tower Hamlets College (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bridge House (less than half a mile north)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
What paella party catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Also in Leamouth
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Count adults and children separately
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
- 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