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Wedding Paella Catering in Beddington
Planning wedding paella catering in Beddington? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Rustic barn weddings
Live wedding paella catering in Beddington
Wedding paella catering in Beddington, made fresh on the day
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. Whether it is vow renewals and civil ceremonies and marquee and garden weddings, we can cook evening paella, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts for your guests.
For a wedding in Beddington, 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. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Beddington (CR0, SM6, CR9)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. In Beddington, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or CR0 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your wedding?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in Beddington and across Greater London
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Beddington is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: 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.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
Beddington weddings: local tips
Beddington is about 2 miles west of Croydon, in Greater London. For wedding paella catering in Beddington, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Beddington is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Beddington to London (about 9 miles away).
Historic houses near Beddington include Addington Palace (4 miles east) and Nonsuch Mansion (4.3 miles west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. If you’re marrying at a church near Beddington, such as Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
This part of Greater London takes in CR0, SM6 and CR9, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Guy Road, Mill Lane and Church Lane; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Beddington for wedding paella catering include Bandonhill (1 mile south), Wallington (1 mile south-west), Waddon (1 mile south-east), Old Town (1 mile east) and Roundshaw (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Centrale Croydon (1.3 miles east) and Croydon University Hospital (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Beddington include Wilderness Island and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near Beddington include Wallington County Grammar School (0.7 miles west) and The Archbishop Lanfranc School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough pub (within half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of Croydon (1.4 miles east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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Questions from Beddington
What about parking in Beddington?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
What’s the nearest station to Beddington for guests?
The closest is Waddon station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes. Include suppliers in your numbers.
Do you offer tastings?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we will talk you through it.
Do you cater in Beddington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Beddington is within our area and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, use our quote form.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What if our speeches run late?
Tell us and we will adjust. We keep in touch with your venue on the day so the paella is served fresh.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Beddington?
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Beddington, people book us for occasions like:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Rustic barn weddings
For guests travelling by train, Waddon station is about 0.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- 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