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Wedding Paella Catering in Childs Hill
Something 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 for events in Childs Hill.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Wedding paella catering for Childs Hill events
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Childs Hill is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: 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.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
Wedding paella catering in Childs Hill, cooked live
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. On the menu are evening paella, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for weddings with a Spanish theme and rustic barn weddings.
For a wedding in Childs Hill, think about how guests travel between ceremony and reception. Paella can be cooking while they’re on the move, ready to serve on arrival. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Childs Hill (NW2, NW3, NW11)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Golden-hour photos in Childs Hill at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Planning wedding paella catering in Childs Hill? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Getting married in Childs Hill?
Childs Hill is about 1 mile north-west of West Hampstead, in Greater London. For a wedding in Childs Hill, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Childs Hill to London (about 6 miles away).
Historic houses near Childs Hill include Heath House (0.7 miles east) and Fenton House (0.8 miles east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. Planning photos in Childs Hill Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
We cover weddings in every part of NW2, NW3 and NW11. Local streets include Nant Road, Ridge Road and Garth Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Childs Hill for wedding paella catering include Fortune Green (1 mile south), West Hampstead (1 mile south-east), Golders Green (1 mile north), North End (1 mile north-east) and Vale of Health (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Frognal and Fitzjohns (0.8 miles south-east) and O2 Centre (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
- Schools near Childs Hill include St Vedasts School For Boys (less than half a mile east) and Hampstead School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Bull and Bush pub (0.7 miles north-east)
What wedding paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your wedding in Childs Hill
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Rustic barn weddings
Westbere Copse nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
Places near Childs Hill
More for events in Childs Hill
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Connect us with your coordinator
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
FAQs for Childs Hill
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Childs Hill for guests?
The closest is Cricklewood station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Childs Hill?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it’s served.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain the options.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
- 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