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Wedding paella catering in Charlton, Greater London
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Charlton.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Marquee and garden weddings
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Wedding venues and ceremonies near Charlton
Charlton is about 2 miles west of Plumstead, in Greater London. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Charlton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Charlton is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Charlton, such as St Catherine Labouré, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. If you are hoping for photos in Charlton Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Wherever your wedding is in SE7 and SE18, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Floyd Road, Guild Road and Priolo Road. We also cook at weddings in New Charlton (1 mile north-west), Westcombe Park (1 mile west), Woolwich (1 mile east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west) and Kidbrooke (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (0.5 miles east) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Charlton include Gilbert's Pit.
- Schools near Charlton include Royal Greenwich Trust School (less than half a mile north) and Wildwood Montessori School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Victoria pub (within half a mile north)
Wedding paella catering in Charlton, made fresh on the day
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous and celebratory. For informal wedding breakfasts and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, we will put together a menu of evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas.
London weddings around Charlton often 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. Plan parking and loading early. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Where
- Charlton (SE7, SE18)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Charlton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. For a summer wedding in Charlton, 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 typically served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Planning wedding paella catering in Charlton? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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Is live paella right for your wedding?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and suits a relaxed style. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Charlton hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- We cover Charlton and the whole of Greater London
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
How we price wedding paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Charlton is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
Charlton: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Charlton for guests?
Charlton has its own station: Charlton station.
We’re having a ceremony at St Catherine Labouré: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Put us in touch with your venue
If things run late, and we’ll adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t.
Perfect for your wedding in Charlton
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening wedding food
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Put the station on your invitation: Charlton has its own station, Charlton station.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- 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