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Paella catering in RM5
Planning an event in RM5? We cover Collier Row and Rise Park and every street in between, with live paella cooked at your venue.
Paella catering in RM5
Places in RM5
What we do in RM5
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
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Paella catering in RM5: what to expect
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there’s very little waste, and the food arrives hot. It’s why live paella suits so many kinds of event. We are frequently asked to cater community events and fairs and retirement and leaving parties, serving vegan paella, seafood paella and mixed paella.
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Prices in RM5
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Near you in Collier Row
In Collier Row, that can mean a party near Marshalls Park Academy, Rise Park Infant School and Colley Rowe Inn and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The Good Shepherd (less than half a mile south-west) and Raphael Park (0.8 miles east). The closest station to Collier Row is Romford station, roughly 1.3 miles south. Nearby you will also find Dagenham (2.4 miles south) and Oldchurch Hospital (1.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Bedfords Park.
Paella catering in RM5: local guide
There are 2 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in RM5, so whether your event is in Collier Row and Rise Park or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Collier Row: For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Good Shepherd, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Rise Park Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Planning an evening event in Collier Row? 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.
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
How we price paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Who books paella catering?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Here are some of the events we cook for in RM5 and Greater London:
- Naming days and family parties
- Big birthdays
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Count adults and children separately
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
RM5 questions
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
- 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