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Paella catering in IG9
We cook at events in every part of the IG9 postcode district, which takes in Woodford, Woodford Wells and Monkhams. Everything is cooked live on the day.
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- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
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About paella catering in IG9
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it’s served straight from the pan. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella, and we’re often booked for retirement celebrations and wedding breakfasts and evening food.
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
What you’ll pay
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or IG9 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Local landmarks in Woodford
You will find us cooking near St Barnabas' Church, Woodbridge High School and Former White Hart Public House. Other local landmarks include The Highams Park (1.1 miles north-west), Churchfields Junior School (0.5 miles south-west) and Woodford Green Preparatory School (under half a mile north-west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Highams Park station, about 1.3 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find The Epping Forest Museum (2.1 miles north) and Buckhurst Hill East (1.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Woodford include Ainslie Wood and Pole Hill.
Planning live paella in IG9
From Woodford, Woodford Wells and Monkhams to 1 villages and hamlets, events across IG9 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Woodford: For guests coming by train, Highams Park station is about 1.3 miles away. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Barnabas' Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Evenings in Woodford stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Put allergy details in writing
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
Events we cater in IG9
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Whatever you’re celebrating in IG9, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Big birthdays
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Live paella or other catering?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the team stays
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deposit and payment dates
What affects the price in IG9
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it is frequently the first pan to empty.
FAQs for IG9
Are premium seafood options available?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Which paellas do you recommend?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is generally the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
- 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