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Paella party catering in Stratford, Greater London
Planning paella party catering in Stratford? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Book paella party catering in Stratford
Paella party catering for your party in Stratford
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. Whether it is retirement and leaving parties and garden parties and summer barbecues, we can cook tapas, vegetable paella and seafood paella and more.
Most parties in Stratford are in back gardens, which in London can be compact. We need a level spot clear of fences and trees, and somewhere to park and unload. Send a picture of the garden. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Stratford (E15, E20, E3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer party in Stratford stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your party?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Stratford hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have bins ready
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, from a safe distance.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Who books paella party catering in Stratford?
It is generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
In Stratford and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
For guests coming by train, Stratford has its own station, Stratford (London) station.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if it rains
- The venue requirements
- The deadline for final numbers
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Where we can cook in Stratford
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Stratford 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 you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
Stratford: your questions answered
Can you cook in West Ham Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Usually, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a picture of the space.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Planning a party in Stratford
Stratford is about 5 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. Give us the address of your party in Stratford, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Stratford is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook.
Historic houses near Stratford include Sutton House (2.1 miles west) and Valentines Mansion (3.6 miles north-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Wherever your party is in E15, E20 and E3, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Gay Road, Cam Road and Eve Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover parties in Maryland (1 mile east), East Village (1 mile north-west), Temple Mills (1 mile north-west), West Ham (1 mile south-east) and Hackney Wick (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find County Borough of West Ham (under half a mile south-east) and Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (under half a mile east). Not far away are Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Nearby schools include Carpenters Primary School (less than half a mile south) and Sarah Bonnell School (within half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Two Puddings pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- 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