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Paella catering in E7
Hosting a party in E7? We cook in Forest Gate, Upton and Upton Park and the rest of the district, with paella cooked from scratch.
Live paella across E7
Where we cater in E7
- Forest Gate
- Upton
- Upton Park
- Maryland
- Plashet
- Holloway Down
- Manor Park
- Little Ilford
- Bushwood Area of Leytonstone
- West Ham
- Aldersbrook
Events we cater in E7
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- All 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.
How paella catering works in E7
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will suggest what suits your event. We are frequently asked to cater family celebrations and christenings and big birthdays, with vegetable paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
What it costs in E7
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Events in E7 and across Greater London
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Near you in Forest Gate
Locally, our events take us close to West Ham Park, Forest Gate Community School and Woodgrange Infant School. Also close by are Tyndale Academy (0.6 miles south-east), The Hudson Bay pub (within half a mile south) and A Radical Church (within half a mile south-east). There is a railway station in Forest Gate itself: Wanstead Park station. Well-known places in the area include Cann Hall (0.8 miles north-west) and Passmore Edwards Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Forest Gate include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
Live paella across E7: what to know
From Forest Gate, Upton Park and Maryland to 1 villages and hamlets, events across E7 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Forest Gate: Historic houses near Forest Gate include Valentines Mansion (2.2 miles north-east) and Eastbury Manor House (3.3 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like A Radical Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Planning an evening event in Forest Gate? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The wet-weather plan
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Occasions we cook for in E7
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Big birthdays
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Garden get-togethers
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
E7 questions
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
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 for a clear quote.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
- 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