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Paella catering in IG4
Hosting a party in IG4? We cook in Redbridge and every street in between, with paella cooked from scratch.
Planning an event in IG4?
Where we cater in IG4
Catering in IG4
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Paella catering across IG4
The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the aroma does the rest. We are often asked to cater birthday celebrations and festivals, fairs and school events, serving mixed paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
What you’ll pay
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why hosts in IG4 choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Local landmarks in Redbridge
Events here are often close to Church of St Andrew, Redbridge Primary School and Valentines High School. The nearest railway station is Ilford station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Stratford Centre (3.3 miles south-west) and Redbridge Museum (1.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Redbridge include Pole Hill and Hollow Pond.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Cann Hall (2.1 miles south-west)
Live paella across IG4: what to know
From Redbridge to 0 villages and hamlets, events across IG4 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Redbridge: If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Redbridge Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Valentines Park? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Around midsummer it stays light in Redbridge until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Why live paella works
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Here are some of the events we cook for around IG4:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Give us separate numbers for children
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
For event organisers in IG4
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
IG4 questions
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
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