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Paella Party Catering in Old Ford
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Old Ford. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Big family gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Live paella party catering in Old Ford
Paella party catering in Old Ford, made fresh on the day
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a picture if you’re unsure. For engagement and anniversary parties and leaving dos and retirements, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Throwing a party in Old Ford? Live paella keeps you out of the kitchen, and works in gardens, on patios and at hired venues. Mention any parking permits. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Old Ford (E3, E15, E9)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. Sunset in Old Ford is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Warn the neighbours
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Events in Old Ford and across Greater London
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Parties in Old Ford: gardens, venues and local tips
Old Ford is about 2 miles west of Plaistow, in Greater London. Tell us where your party in Old Ford will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Old Ford is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Thinking of a party in Grove Hall Park? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Old Ford can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook.
Here we cover the E3, E15 and E9 postcode area. Streets in the area include Bow Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Close by, we cover parties in Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile west), Fish Island (1 mile north), Bow (1 mile south-west), Hackney Wick (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Nearby you will also find V&A East (0.6 miles north-east) and Tower of London (3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Old Ford include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Nearby schools include Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy (less than half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Lea Tavern (0.5 miles north)
- Other local spots include Park (under half a mile north-west)
Nearby places to Old Ford
Other catering in Old Ford
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Old Ford? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Why choose paella party catering in Old Ford?
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Old Ford book us for occasions like:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement celebrations
- Big birthdays
After a christening at a church like St Paul Old Ford, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each dish
- Who provides the crockery
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Questions from Old Ford
Which station should guests use for Old Ford?
Hackney Wick station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre.
Is parking a problem for events in Old Ford?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
- 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