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Wedding paella catering in Plaistow, Greater London
Planning wedding paella catering in Plaistow? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Planning an event in Plaistow?
About our wedding paella catering in Plaistow
Saffron and garlic in the air has everyone looking forward to dinner. On the menu are Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas, and typical bookings are for big weddings with every diet and barn and farm weddings.
For a wedding in Plaistow, think about how guests travel between ceremony and reception. Paella can be cooking while they’re on the move, so it is ready when they arrive. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Plaistow (E13, E16, E6)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Plaistow
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Plaistow:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
Couples marrying at local churches such as Memorial Community Church often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Staff numbers and hours
- If the price includes VAT
FAQs for Plaistow
We’re having a ceremony at Memorial Community Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Plaistow for guests?
The closest is West Ham station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, it makes life easier. Introduce us and we will sort the details.
Can we try the food first?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we’ll talk you through it.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Plaistow
Plaistow is about 5 miles east of London, in Greater London. Give us the address of your wedding in Plaistow, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Plaistow is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
If you are hoping for photos in Keir Hardie Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. For outdoor photos, Old Ford Island is close by, and the countryside around Plaistow suits an outdoor reception.
Wherever your wedding is in E13, E16 and E6, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Your wedding could be at a home on Eve Road, Ivy Road and May Road. You will find Plaistow on the A1011, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Close by, we cover weddings in Greengate (1 mile north-east), Canning Town (1 mile south), Upton Park (1 mile north-east), West Ham (1 mile north-west) and Upton (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Greenwich Castle (3.4 miles south) and Stratford Centre (1.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Plaistow include Newham Sixth Form College (within half a mile south-east) and The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children (within half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Earl Of Derby Public House (under half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include East Ham (1.4 miles north-east)
Nearby places to Plaistow
Other catering in Plaistow
Where we can cook in Plaistow
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
As a London location, Plaistow is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Live paella or other catering?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
What wedding paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, usually timed after the first dance.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. For a summer wedding in Plaistow, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or E13 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff