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Wedding Paella Catering for Berry's Green events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Berry's Green: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Farm and barn venues
- Big weddings with every diet
- Evening wedding food
Live wedding paella catering in Berry's Green
About our wedding paella catering in Berry's Green
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. Typical bookings include relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, with canapé tapas, table tapas and Spanish desserts.
For a wedding in Berry's Green, think about how guests travel between ceremony and reception. The paella can be cooking while everyone makes their way over, so it is ready when they arrive. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- Berry's Green (TN16)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose wedding paella catering in Berry's Green?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Downe Bank nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Berry's Green suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
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How we price wedding paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
As a London location, Berry's Green 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’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
If things run late, and we will adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Common questions in Berry's Green
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Berry's Green for guests?
Chelsfield station, about 3.6 miles north-east of the centre.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
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.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Why choose live paella in Berry's Green?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Berry's Green hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Planning a paella wedding in Berry's Green
Berry's Green is about 5 miles south of Orpington, in Greater London. Tell us where your wedding in Berry's Green will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Berry's Green to London (15 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Nearby historic houses include Down House (1.3 miles north) and Titsey Place (3.2 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Berry's Green, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the TN16 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Berry's Green Road, St Margarets Avenue and St Johns Rise, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Single Street (1 mile north), Cudham (1 mile north-east), Luxted (1 mile north-west), Aperfield (1 mile south-west) and Horns Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (15 miles north), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (5 miles north), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west) and Plaistow (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Princess Royal University Hospital (3.6 miles north). Open spaces near Berry's Green include Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank.
- Schools near Berry's Green include Charles Darwin School (0.8 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Jail Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. For a summer wedding in Berry's Green, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s 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 and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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