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Wedding Paella Catering in Bermondsey
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Bermondsey.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Evening wedding food
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Wedding paella catering in Bermondsey
Getting married in Bermondsey?
Bermondsey is about 1 mile east of London, in Greater London. Tell us where your wedding in Bermondsey will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Mary Magdalen Bermondsey frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. Planning photos in Bermondsey Spa Gardens? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
Wedding paella catering in SE1, SE16 and SE5 is planned around your venue. Whether your wedding is on Crown Square, Fire Station Square and Layard Square or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. With the A100 and B202 close by, Bermondsey is simple for us to get to with everything for your wedding. We also cook at weddings in Walworth (1 mile south-west), London (1 mile west), South Bermondsey (1 mile south-east), Surrey Canal (1 mile south-east) and Surrey Quays (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (5 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (7 miles north) and Hoxton (3 miles north).
A little further out are Tower of London (0.8 miles north) and Guy's Hospital (0.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Bellenden Road Nature Garden.
- Nearby schools include Asylum for the deaf and dumb (within half a mile south-west) and Harris Academy Bermondsey (less than half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Simon the Tanner pub (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Minories (0.9 miles north) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.5 miles north)
Wedding paella catering in Bermondsey, 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. We’re frequently asked to cater civil partnerships and vow renewals and destination-style celebrations at home, serving table tapas, Spanish desserts and evening paella.
London weddings around Bermondsey frequently mean a ceremony at a church or register office, then a reception at a hired venue or a family garden. Paella suits either, given a ventilated cooking spot. In London, parking and loading need planning early. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Area
- Bermondsey (SE1, SE16, SE5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Bermondsey
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Bermondsey book us for occasions like:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is London Bridge station, about 0.7 miles north-west.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- The wet-weather plan
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
As a London location, Bermondsey is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Nearby places to Bermondsey
What else we do in Bermondsey
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Pick a serving style
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Book early for summer Saturdays
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
What affects the price in Bermondsey
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will put together a menu and price.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. For a summer wedding in Bermondsey, 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’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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FAQs for Bermondsey
Is parking a problem for events in Bermondsey?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Can you cook in Bermondsey Spa Gardens?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Will you talk to our venue?
Of course. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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.
What’s in the pans
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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