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Paella Party Catering for Little Ilford events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Little Ilford.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Planning an event in Little Ilford?
What paella party catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
Send us the date, your venue or E12 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Paella party catering for your party in Little Ilford
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. For engagement and anniversary parties and milestone birthdays, we can cook tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
Most parties in Little Ilford are in back gardens, which in London can be compact. We need a level spot clear of fences and trees, and somewhere to park and unload. Send a photo of the garden. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Little Ilford (E12, IG1, E7)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. 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.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
FAQs for Little Ilford
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Michael's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Little Ilford for guests?
Manor Park station, in Little Ilford itself.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
Nearby places to Little Ilford
What else we do in Little Ilford
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Little Ilford is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Let the neighbours know
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Where we can cook in Little Ilford
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Little Ilford 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’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Little Ilford? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
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.
Little Ilford parties: what to know
Little Ilford is about 2 miles north-west of Barking, in Greater London. For a party in Little Ilford, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Little Ilford. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. We cook right across the region, from Little Ilford to London (about 7 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Little Ilford are an option if the garden is small. Historic houses near Little Ilford include Valentines Mansion (1.5 miles north) and Eastbury Manor House (2.2 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Anywhere in E12, IG1 and E7, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Essex Road, Durham Road and Albany Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at parties in Manor Park (1 mile south-east), Plashet (1 mile south-west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Ilford (1 mile north-east) and Loxford (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Barking Community Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Redbridge Museum (1 mile north-east). The countryside around Little Ilford includes Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Little Ilford include Little Ilford School (within half a mile south-east) and Tyndale Academy (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Earl of Essex pub (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include East Ham (1.3 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