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Paella catering in RM8
Live paella catering across RM8, from Becontree Heath, Barking and Becontree. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
Paella catering in RM8
Where we cater in RM8
What we do in RM8
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella 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.
Paella catering across RM8
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and vegetable paella, and we are frequently booked for weddings, from canapés to evening food and anniversary celebrations.
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Cost
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in RM8 and across Greater London
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Ask for a quote
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.
Around Becontree Heath
Events here are often close to Eastbrook pub, St. Edward's Church of England School and William Bellamy Primary School, among other places. Other local landmarks include All Saints Catholic School and Technology College (less than half a mile south-west), Parsloes Park (1.6 miles south-west) and Hartley Brook Church (less than half a mile north-west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Chadwell Heath station, roughly 1.1 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Redbridge Museum (3.4 miles west) and The Brewery (1.4 miles north-east). Not far away are The Chase Nature Reserve.
- Other local spots include Dagenham (under half a mile south-east)
Catering events across RM8
Across RM8, we cook in 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Barking, Becontree and Goodmayes to a quiet hamlet: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Becontree Heath: Historic houses near Becontree Heath include Hare Hall (2.9 miles north-east) and Eastbury Manor House (3.1 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Chadwell Heath station, about 1.1 miles west. Around midsummer it stays light in Becontree Heath until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
What paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It’s the pan people photograph.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Paella compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How bad weather is handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
FAQs for RM8
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
- 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