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Paella party catering in Puddle Dock, Greater London
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Puddle Dock.
- Summer garden parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering for Puddle Dock events
Paella party catering in Puddle Dock, cooked live
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. On the menu are churros, seafood paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for celebrations of life and family get-togethers.
Planning a London party in Puddle Dock? Live paella keeps you out of the kitchen, and works in gardens, on patios and at hired venues. Tell us about parking permits. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Puddle Dock (RM14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price paella party catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Is live paella right for your party?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Count adults and children separately
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Puddle Dock questions
We’re having a ceremony at Moor Lane Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What about parking in Puddle Dock?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Planning a party in Puddle Dock
Puddle Dock is in Greater London. Anywhere in RM14, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Moor Lane Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Upminster station, about 1.9 miles west.
We cater parties across RM14. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Cranham (1 mile west), North Ockendon (1 mile south), Upminster (2 miles west), Upminster Bridge (2 miles west) and Emerson Park (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Walthamstow (14 miles west), Orpington (15 miles south-west), Plaistow (12 miles west), Leyton (13 miles west), New Cross (15 miles south-west) and Romford (5 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (1.7 miles west) and Spire Hartswood Hospital (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Cranham Brickfields.
- Nearby schools include Hall Mead School (1.4 miles west)
Perfect for your party in Puddle Dock
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Nearby historic houses include Hare Hall (4.1 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Travel and parking costs
For event organisers in Puddle Dock
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Puddle Dock until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
- 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