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Paella party catering in Rainham, Greater London
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Rainham. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
Live paella party catering in Rainham
Paella party catering in Rainham, made fresh on the day
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. Whether it’s christenings and naming days and leaving dos and retirements, we’ll put together a menu of churros, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
In Rainham, a back-garden party is the usual choice, even if the garden is small. A level spot away from fences and trees, plus parking nearby, is all we need. A photo of the garden helps. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Rainham (RM13)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your party?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Have bins ready
- Give separate numbers for children
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Events we cater in Rainham
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Family reunions
- Baby celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Birthday parties
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Rainham can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if it rains
- Who provides the crockery
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What else we do in Rainham
Common questions in Rainham
Can you cook in Wildspace Conservation Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What about parking in Rainham?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Typically, if there is outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Do you cater in Rainham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Rainham is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Party venues around Rainham
Rainham is about 4 miles south of Romford, in Greater London. Tell us where your party in Rainham will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Rainham is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Rainham has its own station, Rainham (Essex) station. Thinking of a party in Wildspace Conservation Park? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Wherever your party is in RM13, we can cook for your guests. We can cater a party on streets such as New Road, Ferry Lane and Wantz Lane or the roads around them. For parties just outside Rainham, we cover South Hornchurch (1 mile north-west), Beam Park (1 mile west), Hornchurch Marshes (1 mile west), Dagenham Green (2 miles west) and Elm Park (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (13 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are River (1.8 miles west) and Erith Museum (2.6 miles south). Open spaces near Rainham include Ingrebourne Marshes.
- Local schools include Harris Academy Rainham (within half a mile south-east) and The Chafford School (under half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Phoenix pub (within half a mile west)
What affects the price in Rainham
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Rainham until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Where we can cook in Rainham
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Rainham 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.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- 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