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Paella Party Catering in West Ham
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in West Ham. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement celebrations
Planning an event in West Ham?
Events we cater in West Ham
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in West Ham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, West Ham station is about 0.5 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Who provides the crockery
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Paella party catering in West Ham, made fresh on the day
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. Popular choices include vegetable paella, seafood paella and mixed paella, and we are often booked for garden get-togethers and anniversaries and engagement parties.
Most parties in West Ham 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 photo of the garden helps. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- West Ham (E15, E13, E7)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from West Ham
Can you cook in West Ham Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What about parking in West Ham?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. Children usually love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- How long we are needed on site
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.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why West Ham hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in West Ham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. For a late-May party in West Ham, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- 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.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About the dishes
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
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.
West Ham parties: what to know
West Ham is about 2 miles west of East Ham, in Greater London. For a party in West Ham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. West Ham is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook.
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near West Ham can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
We cook at parties all over E15, E13 and E7 and the streets around it. We can cater a party on streets such as Plaistow Grove, Willis Road and Moorey Close. Other places close to West Ham for paella party catering include Upton (1 mile north-east), Greengate (1 mile south-east), Maryland (1 mile north-west), Stratford (1 mile north-west) and Plaistow (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Passmore Edwards Museum (0.6 miles north) and Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (0.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include West Ham Church School (under half a mile south) and St Bonaventure's RC School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Earl Of Derby Public House (0.6 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of West Ham (0.6 miles north-west)
Other catering in West Ham
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Let the neighbours know
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Give separate numbers for children
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
- 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