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Paella Party Catering for Wennington events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Wennington and the surrounding area.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Family reunions
Paella party catering near Wennington
What paella party catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
How our paella party catering works in Wennington
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. We’re frequently asked to cater family reunions and anniversary celebrations, serving churros, vegetable paella and tapas.
In Wennington, 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. Send a picture of the garden. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Wennington (RM13)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Wennington: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary and St Peter's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is parking a problem for events in Wennington?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
As a London location, Wennington is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Wennington
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it’s light in Wennington until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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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, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Events we cater in Wennington
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Wennington and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Naming days and christenings
Nearby historic houses include Rainham Hall (1.5 miles north-west) and Hall Place and Gardens (4.8 miles south-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- The venue requirements
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Parties in Wennington: gardens, venues and local tips
Wennington is about 4 miles south of Hornchurch, in Greater London. From the centre of Wennington to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Wennington to London (about 14 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Rainham (Essex) station, about 1.4 miles north-west. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Mary and St Peter's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
We cover parties in every part of RM13. Other places close to Wennington for paella party catering include Hacton (2 miles north), Upminster Bridge (4 miles north), Hornchurch (4 miles north) and North Ockendon (4 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (14 miles west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (12 miles north-west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (12 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find St George's Hospital (2.8 miles north) and Erith Museum (2.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Harris Academy Rainham (0.9 miles north-west) and The Chafford School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Lennard Arms Inn (within half a mile east)
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
- 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