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Paella catering in E12
Live paella catering across E12, from Manor Park, Little Ilford and East Ham. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Live paella across E12
Areas within E12
Our catering across E12
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
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Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
About paella catering in E12
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around E12. On the menu are vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella, and we’re frequently booked for garden parties and summer barbecues and milestone birthday parties.
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Prices in E12
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Local landmarks in Manor Park
Locally, our events take us close to Little Ilford School, St Mary's Church and Sir John Heron Primary School. Nearby too are Earl of Essex pub (less than half a mile west), Tyndale Academy (0.9 miles south-west) and Loxford Park (1.1 miles east). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Manor Park station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Barking Community Hospital (2 miles south-east) and Redbridge Museum (1 mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Ripple Nature Reserve.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include East Ham (1.2 miles south)
Paella catering in E12: local guide
E12 covers everything from East Ham, Ilford and Plashet to 1 small villages and hamlets, and live paella suits every kind of setting. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Manor Park: Nearby historic houses include Valentines Mansion (1.6 miles north) and Eastbury Manor House (2.2 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Mary's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. In Manor Park, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It is a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- When final numbers are due
- Space, access and power needs
- How long the team stays
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
For event organisers in E12
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in E12? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Questions from E12
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes, that is what it is made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
- 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