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Paella Party Catering in Monkhams
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Monkhams and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Big family gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Monkhams?
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Paella party catering for your party in Monkhams
A paella party works in most gardens, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a picture. We are often asked to cater leaving dos and retirements and birthday parties, with seafood paella, churros and tapas.
Planning a London party in Monkhams? Live paella means no cooking for you, and works in gardens, on patios and at hired venues. Tell us about parking permits. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Monkhams (IG8, IG9, E4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Parties in Monkhams: gardens, venues and local tips
Monkhams is about 1 mile north of Woodford, in Greater London. Wherever your party is in the IG8 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
Historic houses near Monkhams include Valentines Mansion (3.6 miles south-east) and Bruce Castle (4.5 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Thinking of a party in The Highams Park? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
For paella party catering in IG8, IG9 and E4, we plan around your venue. Whether your party is on Oak Lane, Wood Lane and Mill Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Monkhams sits on or near the A121, which makes travel to your party easy. We also cook at parties in Woodford Wells (1 mile east), Friday Hill (1 mile west), Woodford (1 mile south), Chingford Hatch (1 mile west) and Waltham Forest (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Claybury Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and 17 & Central (3.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Highams Park Lake and Pole Hill.
- Nearby schools include Trinity Catholic High School (within half a mile west) and Woodford Green Preparatory School (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Monkhams pub (0.8 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Buckhurst Hill East (1.1 miles north-east)
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Monkhams 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 you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer party in Monkhams stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Why choose live paella in Monkhams?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Monkhams and across Greater London
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Events we cater in Monkhams
It is generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
In Monkhams and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Baby celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Highams Park station, about 1.2 miles south-west.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When final numbers are due
Monkhams: your questions answered
Can you cook in The Highams Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Monkhams for guests?
Highams Park station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a picture of the space.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Add a diet question to the invitation
We are set up before guests arrive.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
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What affects the price in Monkhams
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Monkhams, and we will put together a menu and price.
- 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