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Paella catering in RM3
Hosting a party in RM3? We cover Gallows Corner, Ardleigh Green and Emerson Park and every street in between, with paella cooked from scratch.
Book live paella in RM3
Where we cater in RM3
Our catering across RM3
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- All catering
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Paella catering across RM3
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Popular choices include mixed paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and we are often booked for big birthdays and community events and fairs.
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
What you will pay
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Catering across Greater London, including RM3
Ask for a quote
Planning paella catering in RM3? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Gallows Corner
Locally, our events take us close to Raphael Park, Royal Liberty School and Ardleigh Green Junior School, among other places. Other local landmarks include St Michael and All Angels Church (0.6 miles south-west), Havering College of Further and Higher Education (0.9 miles south-east) and The Ship Public House (0.6 miles south-west). The closest station to Gallows Corner is Gidea Park station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.6 miles south-east) and Harold Wood Hospital (0.6 miles east). The countryside around Gallows Corner includes Bedfords Park.
- Other local spots include Hornchurch Urban District (1.9 miles south)
Planning live paella in RM3
From Gallows Corner, Ardleigh Green and Emerson Park to 0 villages and hamlets, events across RM3 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.
Gallows Corner: If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Royal Liberty School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, Gidea Park station is about 0.8 miles away. In Gallows Corner, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in RM3
There’s no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Here are some of the events we cook for in RM3 and Greater London:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Office lunches and staff parties
For event organisers in RM3
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Common questions in RM3
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Which paellas do you recommend?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is normally the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
What happens with live paella?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
- 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