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Paella party catering in Shadwell, Greater London
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Shadwell and across Greater London.
- Family reunions
- Birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering in Shadwell
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have bins ready
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Paella party catering in Shadwell, made fresh on the day
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. Typical bookings include street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and naming days and christenings, serving vegetable paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
Planning a London party in Shadwell? Live paella means no cooking for you, and works in gardens, on patios and at hired venues. Mention any parking permits. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- Shadwell (SE16, E1, E1W)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Catering across Greater London, including Shadwell
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, your venue or SE16 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
More for events in Shadwell
Hosting a paella party in Shadwell
Shadwell is about 1 mile south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Whether your party is in the middle of Shadwell or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Thinking of a party in Russia Dock Woodland? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. If guests are coming by rail, Wapping station is in Shadwell itself.
Anywhere in SE16, E1 and E1W, we can bring paella party catering to you. Whether your party is on Swan Road, Thame Road and Brunel Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. With the A101 and A126 close by, Shadwell is simple for us to get to. We also cook at parties in Ratcliff (1 mile north), East End of London (1 mile north-west), Wapping (1 mile west), St George in the East (1 mile west) and Limehouse (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hampstead (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (1.3 miles west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (0.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Shadwell include Bacon's College (within half a mile south-east) and St Mellitus College (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include Prospect of Whitby pub (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Holy Trinity (1.2 miles north) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.6 miles north-west)
FAQs for Shadwell
What’s the nearest station to Shadwell for guests?
Wapping station, in Shadwell itself.
What about parking in Shadwell?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
As a London location, Shadwell is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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.
What we offer
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Shadwell is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Planning paella party catering in Shadwell? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books paella party catering in Shadwell?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Shadwell, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Big family gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Historic houses near Shadwell include Mansion House (1.9 miles west) and Queen's House (2.6 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether VAT is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What happens if it rains
- 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