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Wedding Paella Catering for Cheam events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Cheam.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
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Wedding paella catering in Cheam, cooked live
Evening paella is a favourite: it is hot, filling and quick to serve, so the party keeps going. We cook canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for evening food for extra guests and garden and marquee weddings.
For a wedding in Cheam, think about how guests travel between ceremony and reception. Paella can be cooking while they’re on the move, ready to serve on arrival. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Cheam (SM2, SM3, SM1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Cheam weddings: local tips
Cheam is about 1 mile south-west of Sutton, in Greater London. Weddings in Cheam are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Cheam is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Cheam to London (12 miles away).
Belmont Pastures nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Cheam suits an outdoor reception. Planning photos in Howell Hill? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in SM2, SM3 and SM1, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Wray Road, York Road and The Avenue or the roads around them. Other places close to Cheam for wedding paella catering include Belmont (1 mile south-east), Cuddington (1 mile north-west), North Looe (1 mile south-west), North Cheam (2 miles north) and Nork (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in London (12 miles north-east), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (12 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (1 mile north-east) and Chessington Castle Hill (3.5 miles west). Open spaces near Cheam include Duppas Hill and Belmont Pastures.
- Nearby schools include Avenue Primary Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and Overton Grange School (0.7 miles north-east)
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How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. In Cheam, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
As a London location, Cheam is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Cheam
- Catering across Greater London, including Cheam
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Choose pan-side or table service
If things run late, and we will adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
FAQs for Cheam
Can you cook in Howell Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Just add them to your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on presentation and service.
Events we cater in Cheam
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it is flexible.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Cheam and Greater London:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Evening food for extra guests
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Historic houses near Cheam include Nonsuch Mansion (1 mile north-west) and Fitznells Manor (1.8 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How long the team stays
- Allergen information for each dish
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
- 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