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Paella party catering in Upper Clapton, Greater London
Planning paella party catering in Upper Clapton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Upper Clapton?
Why live cooking beats a buffet
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Upper Clapton
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Paella party catering in Upper Clapton, cooked live
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 leaving dos and retirements and family get-togethers, serving churros, tapas and seafood paella.
In Upper Clapton, a back-garden party is the usual choice, even if the garden is small. We need a level spot clear of fences and trees, and somewhere to park and unload. A picture of the garden helps. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Upper Clapton (N16, E5, N15)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hosting a paella party in Upper Clapton
Upper Clapton is about 1 mile north-east of West Hackney, in Greater London. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Upper Clapton. Upper Clapton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook.
Local halls and clubs near Upper Clapton are an option if the garden is small. Historic houses near Upper Clapton include Sutton House (1.5 miles south) and Bruce Castle (2.1 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
This part of Greater London takes in N16, E5 and N15. Your party could be at a home on Muston Road, Firsby Road and Darenth Road or the roads around them. For parties just outside Upper Clapton, we cover Stamford Hill (1 mile west), Clapton (1 mile south), Lea Bridge (1 mile south-east), West Hackney (1 mile south-west) and Seven Sisters (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (5 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (3 miles south).
A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (4.3 miles south-west) and Homerton University Hospital (1.5 miles south). Not far away are Highgate Hill and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Upper Clapton include Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School (0.6 miles north-west) and Tawhid Boys School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Anchor and Hope pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Leabridge (0.8 miles south-east)
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Upper Clapton is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Where we can cook in Upper Clapton
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
As a London location, Upper Clapton is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
Upper Clapton: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Thomas the Apostle?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in Springfield Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a photo of the space.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
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Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Who books paella party catering in Upper Clapton?
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Upper Clapton, people book us for occasions like:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Family reunions
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Clapton station, about 0.6 miles south.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who provides the crockery
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- 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