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Wedding Paella Catering for Bankside events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Bankside.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Wedding paella catering in Bankside
Getting married in Bankside?
Bankside is about 1 mile north of London, in Greater London. Across the SE1 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
Historic houses near Bankside include Mansion House (0.6 miles north-east) and Dr Johnson's House (0.6 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. Ludgate Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
We cook at weddings all over SE1, EC4Y and EC4V and the streets around it. From Bear Lane, Bush Lane and Swan Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Bankside is on the A201 and A300, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Other places close to Bankside for wedding paella catering include Blackfriars (1 mile north-west), Temple (1 mile north-west), Temple Bar (1 mile north-west), Waterloo (1 mile south-west) and Smithfield (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Gabriel's Wharf (under half a mile west) and County of London (0.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Schools near Bankside include St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School (under half a mile south-west) and The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overy (0.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Founders Arms (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Barts Health Archives (0.6 miles north)
Wedding paella catering in Bankside, made fresh on the day
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. For sharing-style wedding meals and weddings with lots of dietary needs, we can cook table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas and more.
In Bankside, getting guests from ceremony to reception is part of the plan. The paella can be cooking while everyone makes their way over, ready to serve on arrival. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Bankside (SE1, EC4Y, EC4V)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Bankside is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Connect us with your coordinator
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you don’t have to.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Bankside
What’s the nearest station to Bankside for guests?
London Blackfriars station, in Bankside itself.
What about parking in Bankside?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Paella compared with other options
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Bankside hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Events in Bankside and across Greater London
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. For a summer wedding in Bankside, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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How we price wedding paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Bankside
More for events in Bankside
Occasions we cook for in Bankside
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Evening food for extra guests
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
If you’re marrying at a church near Bankside, such as St Mary Mounthaw or St Mary-at-Hill, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- A clear list of what’s included
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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