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Paella Party Catering in North Ockendon
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across North Ockendon and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering near North Ockendon
Paella party catering for your party in North Ockendon
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. We cook seafood paella, tapas and mixed paella, and we’re often booked for neighbourhood celebrations and retirement and leaving parties.
Most parties in North Ockendon 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. Send a picture of the garden. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- North Ockendon (RM14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
North Ockendon 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.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Hosting a paella party in North Ockendon
North Ockendon is about 3 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Give us the address of your party in North Ockendon, and we’ll plan access and set-up. North Ockendon is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from North Ockendon to London (about 17 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, Ockendon station is about 1.5 miles away.
We cook at parties all over the RM14 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to North Ockendon for paella party catering include Puddle Dock (1 mile north), Cranham (2 miles north-west), Upminster (2 miles north-west), Upminster Bridge (2 miles north-west) and Hacton (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Walthamstow (14 miles west), Whitechapel (15 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west), Plaistow (11 miles west), Leyton (13 miles west) and New Cross (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.1 miles north-west) and St George's Hospital (3 miles west). Open spaces near North Ockendon include Cranham Marsh.
- Nearby schools include Eastbrook School (1.5 miles north-west)
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Why choose live paella in North Ockendon?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why choose Love Paella in North Ockendon
- We cover North Ockendon and the whole of Greater London
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Have cover ready for a shower
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Common questions in North Ockendon
What’s the nearest station to North Ockendon for guests?
Ockendon station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre.
What about parking in North Ockendon?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer party in North Ockendon stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in North Ockendon? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Towns and villages near North Ockendon
What else we do in North Ockendon
What paella party catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Send us the date, your venue or RM14 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Who books paella party catering in North Ockendon?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Here are some of the events we cook for in North Ockendon and Greater London:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Baby celebrations
- Family reunions
Nearby historic houses include Hare Hall (4.5 miles north-west) and Rainham Hall (4.5 miles south-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The wet-weather plan
- VAT, if it applies
- 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