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Paella catering in IG5
Hosting a party in IG5? We cover Barkingside and Woodford Bridge and the rest of the district, with paella cooked from scratch.
Planning an event in IG5?
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- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
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Our paella catering in IG5
The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. We cook paella Valenciana, vegetable paella and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for anniversaries and engagement parties and summer garden parties.
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat.
- Send us 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.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Cost
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or IG5 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Barkingside
We cook for events around Ilford County High School, Fairlop Waters and Children's Church And Lych Gate At Barnardo's and the streets around them. Nearby too are Avanti Court Primary School (under half a mile north-east) and The New Fairlop Oak pub (0.6 miles north). The closest station to Barkingside is Seven Kings station, about 1.6 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Waltham Holy Cross Urban District (1.2 miles north-east) and King George Hospital (1.2 miles east). Open spaces near Barkingside include Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
Catering events across IG5
There are 2 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in IG5, so whether your event is in Barkingside and Woodford Bridge or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Barkingside: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Avanti Court Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Parks such as Fairlop Waters normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Around midsummer it stays light in Barkingside 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.
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Events we cater in IG5
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in IG5 and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Leaving dos and retirements
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in IG5? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Questions from IG5
What is live paella catering?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
- 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