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Paella Party Catering for Temple Mills events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Temple Mills: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Big family gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
Live paella party catering in Temple Mills
Paella party catering in Temple Mills, made fresh on the day
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. Popular choices include vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas, and we’re frequently booked for garden get-togethers and wakes and memorial gatherings.
Most parties in Temple Mills 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. A picture of the garden helps. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Temple Mills (E20, E15, E9)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it is light in Temple Mills until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- 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
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price paella party catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Temple Mills
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Temple Mills, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Family get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Eleutherius, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Staff numbers and hours
About the dishes
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Fast service from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Hosting a paella party in Temple Mills
Temple Mills is about 1 mile north-west of Stratford, in Greater London. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Temple Mills and the surrounding area. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
Parks such as Mabley Green typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. Local halls and clubs near Temple Mills are an option if the garden is small.
For paella party catering in E20, E15 and E9, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your party is on Major Road, Forbes Lane and Keirin Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Temple Mills is on the A106, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include East Village (1 mile south-east), Hackney Wick (1 mile south-west), Stratford (1 mile south-east), Maryland (1 mile south-east) and Fish Island (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles south-west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (3.9 miles south-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (1 mile south-east). Not far away are Tower Hill and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Eton Manor Boys' Club (under half a mile north) and Mossbourne Riverside Academy (0.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cow pub (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include County Borough of West Ham (0.9 miles south-east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
As a London location, Temple Mills is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Count adults and children separately
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
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Temple Mills questions
What about parking in Temple Mills?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Could we have live paella in Mabley Green?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How early should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. We will check availability right away.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cater in Temple Mills?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Temple Mills is within our area and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
- 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