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Paella party catering in Maryland, Greater London
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Maryland.
- Naming days and christenings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family reunions
Book paella party catering in Maryland
How we price paella party catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
Send us the date, your venue or E15 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Paella party catering for your party in Maryland
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. Typical bookings include neighbourhood celebrations and summer garden parties, serving vegetable paella, churros and mixed paella.
Most parties in Maryland 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. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Maryland (E15, E20, E7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Is live paella right for your party?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Maryland and the whole of Greater London
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For a late-May party in Maryland, 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 from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Places near Maryland
Other catering in Maryland
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have bins ready
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Party venues around Maryland
Maryland is about 3 miles south of Walthamstow, in Greater London. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Maryland and nearby villages. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
For guests coming by train, Stratford (London) station is in Maryland itself. If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Maryland can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook.
We cater parties across the E15, E20 and E7 postcode area. That could mean a party in a garden on Cam Road, Ward Road and Wise Road. Other places close to Maryland for paella party catering include Stratford (1 mile west), East Village (1 mile north-west), Temple Mills (1 mile north-west), West Ham (1 mile south-east) and Holloway Down (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (less than half a mile east) and Tower of London (4 miles south-west). The countryside around Maryland includes Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Maryland include Carpenters Primary School (under half a mile south-west) and Sarah Bonnell School (less than half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Two Puddings pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include County Borough of West Ham (less than half a mile south-east)
Perfect for your party in Maryland
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Parks such as West Ham Park normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each dish
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- The wet-weather plan
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Maryland 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 are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Maryland: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for events in Maryland?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Which station should guests use for Maryland?
Stratford (London) station, in Maryland itself.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
When should I book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. Send your date and we will check.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A photo helps.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
- 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