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Paella catering in RM11
We cater across all of the RM11 postcode district, which takes in Heath Park, Emerson Park and Romford. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Book live paella in RM11
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What we do in RM11
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
Paella catering across RM11
Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. On the menu are black rice, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for milestone birthday parties and staff parties and work lunches.
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
What you’ll pay
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Local landmarks in Heath Park
In Heath Park, that can mean a party near Haynes Park, Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls and Squirrels Heath Infant School. Other local landmarks include The Moon & Stars pub (0.8 miles west), Saint Alban Church of England (less than half a mile west) and Havering College of Further and Higher Education (1 mile north-east). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Gidea Park station, about 0.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.4 miles east) and Hornchurch Urban District (0.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Heath Park includes Hornchurch Cutting.
Planning live paella in RM11
Across RM11, we cook in 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Romford, Hornchurch and Gallows Corner or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Heath Park: For guests coming by train, Gidea Park station is about 0.5 miles away. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Saint Alban Church of England, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Planning an evening event in Heath Park? 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.
Events we cater in RM11
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Paella compared with other options
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together.
Questions to ask before booking
- The venue requirements
- What happens if it rains
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
What affects the price in RM11
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of people
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Questions from RM11
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
What does paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes, that is what it is made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
- 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