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Paella Party Catering in West Silvertown
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in West Silvertown.
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering near West Silvertown
FAQs for West Silvertown
Could we have live paella in Thames Barrier Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for West Silvertown?
Custom House station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you come to West Silvertown?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and West Silvertown is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Paella party catering in West Silvertown, cooked live
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children generally love a simple chicken paella. Whether it’s baby celebrations and celebrations of life, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and mixed paella and more.
Most parties in West Silvertown are in back gardens, which in London can be compact. A level spot away from fences and trees, plus parking nearby, is all we need. A photo of the garden helps. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- West Silvertown (E16, SE10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Parties in West Silvertown: gardens, venues and local tips
West Silvertown is about 1 mile south of Canning Town, in Greater London. Wherever your party is in the E16 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Custom House station, about 0.5 miles north. Historic houses near West Silvertown include Queen's House (2 miles south-west) and Eastbury Manor House (3.9 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Here we cover the E16 and SE10 postcode area. From Bell Lane, Knights Road and Bradfield Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to West Silvertown for paella party catering include Silvertown (1 mile south-east), Custom House (1 mile north-east), Royal Docks (1 mile east), Canning Town (1 mile north) and Limmo Peninsula (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
A little further out are Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.4 miles east) and East Ham (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Gilbert's Pit and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Royal Docks Academy (0.7 miles north-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Tidal Basin Tavern (0.5 miles north-west)
Is live paella right for your party?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Events in West Silvertown and across Greater London
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
For event organisers in West Silvertown
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in West Silvertown, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
What’s in the pans
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
The process
On the day, 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 West Silvertown until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the 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
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
West Silvertown is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Perfect for your party in West Silvertown
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Parks such as Thames Barrier Park typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Space, access and power needs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deadline for final numbers
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What else we do in West Silvertown
- 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