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Paella Party Catering for Tower Hamlets events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Tower Hamlets. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Milestone birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Book paella party catering in Tower Hamlets
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
About our paella party catering in Tower Hamlets
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. We are frequently asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and baby celebrations, with churros, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
For a party in Tower Hamlets, your garden is often the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we’ll do the rest. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Your questions about paella party catering in Tower Hamlets
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Tower Hamlets close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you come to Tower Hamlets?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Tower Hamlets. For a quote, use our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Events in Tower Hamlets and across Kent
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Perfect for your party in Tower Hamlets
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Tower Hamlets book us for occasions like:
- Baby celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthday parties
For guests coming by train, Dover Priory station is in Tower Hamlets itself.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Tower Hamlets is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Have bins ready
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Planning a party in Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets is about 1 mile south of Dover, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Tower Hamlets and the surrounding area. Tower Hamlets is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Parks such as High Meadow generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Near the coast, within about a mile, seafood paella is a natural choice.
Here we cover the CT17, CT16 and CT15 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Cow Lane, Odo Road and Eric Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Tower Hamlets sits on or near the A256, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. Nearby, we also cater parties in Charlton-in-Dover (1 mile north-east), Guston (2 miles north-east), Church Whitfield (2 miles north), East Langdon (3 miles north-east) and West Cliffe (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Dover Castle (1 mile east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (within half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include Dover Grammar School for Girls (less than half a mile north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Eagle Inn (less than half a mile north-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