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Wedding paella catering in Bexley Riverside, Greater London
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Bexley Riverside and the surrounding area.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Live wedding paella catering in Bexley Riverside
Wedding paella catering in Bexley Riverside, cooked live
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. Whether it is receptions after an intimate ceremony and farm and barn venues, we will put together a menu of evening paella, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast and more.
In Bexley Riverside, getting guests from ceremony to reception is part of the plan. Paella can be cooking while they’re on the move, ready to serve on arrival. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Bexley Riverside (DA8, DA7, DA1)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Bexley Riverside 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 will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
Planning a paella wedding in Bexley Riverside
Bexley Riverside is about 3 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. Wherever your wedding is in the DA8 area, we can bring the pans to you. Bexley Riverside is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Barnehurst station, about 0.6 miles south-west. Nearby historic houses include Hall Place and Gardens (1.6 miles south) and Red House (2 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Wedding paella catering in DA8, DA7 and DA1 is planned around your venue and your guests. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Mill Road, Hurst Road and Bexley Road. If your venue is just outside Bexley Riverside, we also cover Northumberland Heath (1 mile north-west), Barnehurst (1 mile south), Erith (1 mile north), North End (1 mile east) and Slade Green (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Colyers (under half a mile north-east) and Broadway Shopping Centre (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby schools include King Henry School (under half a mile north-west) and Trinity School (1.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (within half a mile north-west)
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. In Bexley Riverside, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Why choose live paella in Bexley Riverside?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. 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. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Bexley Riverside and the whole of Greater London
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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How we price wedding paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
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 will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space, if you can
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Bexley Riverside
What’s the nearest station to Bexley Riverside for guests?
Barnehurst station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre.
We are having a ceremony at St Paul's: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Perfect for your wedding in Bexley Riverside
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Bexley Riverside, people book us for events such as:
- Farm and barn venues
- Food for evening guests
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Planning photos in Braeburn Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
- The venue requirements
- 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