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Paella catering in IG6
Paella, tapas and desserts across IG6, from Barkingside, Newbury Park and Gants Hill. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
Paella catering in IG6
Where we cater in IG6
Our catering across IG6
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
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About paella catering in IG6
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegan paella, and we are often booked for company summer parties and wedding breakfasts and evening food.
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day.
- 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 paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Cost
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Fast service from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Near you in Barkingside
Around Barkingside, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Ilford County High School, Fairlop Waters and Children's Church And Lych Gate At Barnardo's. Nearby too are Avanti Court Primary School (within 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 of the centre. A little further out are Waltham Holy Cross Urban District (1.2 miles north-east) and King George Hospital (1.2 miles east). The countryside around Barkingside includes Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
Planning live paella in IG6
IG6 covers everything from Newbury Park, Gants Hill and Barkingside to 0 small villages and hamlets, and live paella works in all of them. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Barkingside: For a christening or wedding at a church such as Children's Church And Lych Gate At Barnardo's, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Fairlop Waters? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Around midsummer it stays light in Barkingside until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Paella compared with other options
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the team stays
- When final numbers are due
- How each diet is kept separate
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
What paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from IG6
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
What seafood can we have?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
How much does paella catering cost in IG6?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
How does live paella catering work?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
- 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