Greater London · England
Wedding paella catering in Aldwych, Greater London
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Aldwych.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Planning an event in Aldwych?
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. 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 in Aldwych
- A quote that spells everything out
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Wedding paella catering in Aldwych, made fresh on the day
Saffron and garlic in the air has everyone looking forward to dinner. Whether it’s civil partnerships and vow renewals and informal wedding breakfasts, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and Spanish desserts and more.
London weddings around Aldwych often mean a ceremony at a church or register office, then a reception at a hired venue or a family garden. Live paella works well at both, as long as there’s a ventilated spot to cook. In London, parking and loading need planning early. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Area
- Aldwych (W1D, WC2H, W1F)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Aldwych
Other catering in Aldwych
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. In Aldwych, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Aldwych questions
Can you cook in Lincoln's Inn Fields?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Aldwych for guests?
The closest is London Charing Cross station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from canapés to evening food.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Getting married in Aldwych?
Aldwych is about 1 mile north-west of London, in Greater London. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Aldwych or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re marrying at a church near Aldwych, such as St Mary le Strand, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. For guests travelling by train, London Charing Cross station is about 0.5 miles away.
We cater weddings across the W1D, WC2H and W1F postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Being close to the A4 and A301, Aldwych is simple for us to get to with everything for your wedding. For weddings just outside Aldwych, we cover Clare Market (1 mile north), Covent Garden (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile east), Temple (1 mile east) and Adelphi (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles east) and London Museum and Institute of Natural History (less than half a mile south-west). Not far away are Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include Mercers' School (0.5 miles north-east) and London Nautical School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Ye Old White Horse pub (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include LSE Shaw Library (less than half a mile north-east) and Liberty of the Savoy (within half a mile south-west)
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Aldwych? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
As a London location, Aldwych is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we are needed on site
- Parking and unloading
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if you can
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, use our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
- 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