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Wedding paella catering in Canary Wharf, Greater London
Planning wedding paella catering in Canary Wharf? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
Wedding paella catering in Canary Wharf
Wedding paella catering in Canary Wharf, made fresh on the day
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. For wedding receptions after a small ceremony and evening wedding food, we will put together a menu of canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas for your guests.
In Canary Wharf, getting guests from ceremony to reception is part of the plan. The paella can be cooking while everyone makes their way over, so it’s ready when they arrive. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Canary Wharf (E14, SE16, E22)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. For a summer wedding in Canary Wharf, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. 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.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
What affects the price in Canary Wharf
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
As a London location, Canary Wharf is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Who books wedding paella catering in Canary Wharf?
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Evening food for extra guests
Lavender Pond nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Canary Wharf suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How each diet is kept separate
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
Canary Wharf: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for events in Canary Wharf?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Could we have live paella in Sir John McDougall Gardens?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can paella feel formal?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Introduce us and we will sort the details.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Canary Wharf weddings: local tips
Canary Wharf is about 2 miles north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Canary Wharf or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Planning photos in Sir John McDougall Gardens? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Peter's Church often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Wedding paella catering in E14, SE16 and E22 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include Castor Lane, Cassilis Road and Dockyard Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Main roads around Canary Wharf include the A1261, which makes travel to your wedding easy. If your venue is just outside Canary Wharf, we also cover London Docklands (1 mile east), Poplar (1 mile north-east), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Poplar Hospital (0.7 miles north-east) and Greenwich Castle (2 miles south). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Tower Hamlets College (within half a mile north-east) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Ledger Building pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west)
Places near Canary Wharf
What else we do in Canary Wharf
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
- 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