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Paella catering in E22
Paella, tapas and desserts across E22, covering Poplar, London Docklands and Canary Wharf. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Paella catering in E22
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Our catering across E22
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- See all our catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella catering in E22: what to expect
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around E22. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and wedding breakfasts and evening food, with paella Valenciana, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- 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.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
What it costs in E22
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A clear, itemised quote
How to get a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in E22? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near Poplar
Events here are frequently close to St Peter's Church, Langdon Park Secondary School and Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School, among other places. You’ll also find Tower Hamlets College (within half a mile north), Bartlett Park (0.6 miles north) and The Ledger Building pub (within half a mile west). There is a railway station in Poplar itself: Canary Wharf station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Poplar Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Lavender Pond and St. James's Park Lake.
- Other local spots include Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west)
Planning live paella in E22
From Poplar, London Docklands and Canary Wharf to 0 villages and hamlets, events across E22 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella works in all of them. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Poplar: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Tower Hamlets College, can book us as a food stall. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Peter's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Planning an evening event in Poplar? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in E22? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Paella compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- Space, access and power needs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Who books paella catering?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Birthday celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Your questions about paella catering in E22
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Are premium seafood options available?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
- 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