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Paella catering in E5
Planning an event in E5? We cook in Homerton, Lower Clapton and Clapton and every street in between, with live paella cooked at your venue.
Live paella across E5
Areas within E5
- Homerton
- Lower Clapton
- Clapton
- Lea Bridge
- Hackney Marshes
- West Hackney
- Hackney
- Shacklewell
- Stamford Hill
- Upper Clapton
What we do in E5
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Every service
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.
How paella catering works in E5
One cooking area feeds plenty of people, there’s very little waste, and the food arrives hot. That’s why it works for so many events. We are frequently asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and christenings and family gatherings, with vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella.
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Prices in E5
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why hosts in E5 choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- We cover E5 and the whole of Greater London
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Near you in Homerton
Locally, our events take us close to The City Academy, Newcome's School and United Reformed Church. Also close by are Millfields Park (0.6 miles north), The Plough Inn (less than half a mile south) and Rushmore Primary School (within half a mile north). There is a railway station in Homerton itself: Homerton station. Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (3.3 miles south) and Clowns Gallery-Museum (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Homerton includes Hollow Pond and Tower Hill.
- Other local spots include Hackney (within half a mile south-west)
Live paella across E5: what to know
Across E5, we cook in 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Homerton, West Hackney and Hackney to a quiet hamlet: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Homerton: Nearby historic houses include Sutton House (less than half a mile south-west) and Mansion House (3.2 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like United Reformed Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. In Homerton, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
Events we cater in E5
Live paella is food and a show in one. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Big birthdays
What affects the price in E5
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in E5
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It is ideal. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can we choose the seafood?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
- 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