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Paella catering in E18
We cater across all of the E18 postcode district, including South Woodford, Snaresbrook and Woodford. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Paella catering in E18
Towns and villages in E18
Our catering across E18
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
Paella catering in E18: what to expect
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. We’re frequently asked to cater fairs, fêtes and festivals and office lunches and staff parties, with chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella.
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
What it costs in E18
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in E18, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Near you in South Woodford
We cook for events around Holy Trinity, The Highams Park and The George Inn and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Oakdale Infants' School (within half a mile east), Woodbridge High School (0.7 miles north-east) and Forest School (0.9 miles south-west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Wood Street station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Municipal Borough of Walthamstow (1.7 miles west) and Wanstead Hospital (0.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Pole Hill and Hollow Pond.
Paella catering in E18: local guide
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in E18, so whether your event is in Woodford, Wanstead and South Woodford or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
South Woodford: If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Oakdale Infants' School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Wood Street station, about 1.3 miles west. Around midsummer it stays light in South Woodford until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Who books paella catering?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in E18 book us for events such as:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Retirement and leaving parties
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in E18? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- The venue requirements
About the dishes
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
FAQs for E18
What equipment do you bring?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What does paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Does paella work for big events?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
- 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