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Paella Party Catering in London Docklands
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in London Docklands. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Milestone birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement and leaving parties
Book paella party catering in London Docklands
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Paella party catering in London Docklands, cooked live
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. We are often asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, with seafood paella, churros and mixed paella.
Most parties in London Docklands 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. A picture of the garden helps. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- London Docklands (E14, SE16, E22)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Party venues around London Docklands
London Docklands is about 2 miles north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. From the centre of London Docklands to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. London Docklands is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Historic houses near London Docklands include Queen's House (1.8 miles south) and Mansion House (3.1 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Local halls and clubs near London Docklands are an option if the garden is small.
Here we cover the E14, SE16 and E22 postcode area. That could mean a party in a garden on Castor Lane, Cassilis Road and Dockyard Lane. London Docklands is on the A1206 and A1261, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Close by, we cover parties in Canary Wharf (1 mile west), Poplar (1 mile north), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Greenwich Castle (2 miles south) and The Pumphouse Educational Museum (0.9 miles west). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Lavender Pond.
- Schools near London Docklands include Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (under half a mile north) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Ledger Building pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Holy Trinity (1.9 miles north-west)
London Docklands questions
What about parking in London Docklands?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
What’s the nearest station to London Docklands for guests?
Canary Wharf station, in London Docklands itself.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Will the neighbours notice?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. Send your date and we’ll check.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in London Docklands is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
London Docklands 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’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Live paella or other catering?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in London Docklands
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in London Docklands and across Greater London
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
What affects the price in London Docklands
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Who books paella party catering in London Docklands?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Thinking of a party in Sir John McDougall Gardens? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- What happens if it rains
- Who provides the crockery
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
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Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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