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Wedding Paella Catering in Chinatown
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Chinatown and Greater London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Evening wedding food
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
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Chinatown weddings: local tips
Chinatown is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. For a wedding in Chinatown, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Chinatown. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests travelling by train, Tottenham Court Road station is in Chinatown itself. If you are hoping for photos in St Anne's Churchyard, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
We cover weddings in every part of the W1F, W1D and W1T postcode area. Streets in the area include Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bruton Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. With the A4 and A301 close by, Chinatown is easy for us to reach for your wedding. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Soho (1 mile north), St James's (1 mile south), West End (1 mile north-east), Seven Dials (1 mile north-east) and St Giles (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include St James Workhouse (under half a mile north-west) and Leverian collection (less than half a mile south-east). The countryside around Chinatown includes Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Chinatown include LITE Regal International School (0.6 miles west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (0.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Waxy O'Connor's pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include London Library (under half a mile south-west) and Westminster St James (under half a mile south-west)
Wedding paella catering in Chinatown, made fresh on the day
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal. On the menu are table tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast, and typical bookings are for receptions after an intimate ceremony and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings.
Couples in Chinatown frequently marry locally and hold the reception at a venue or garden nearby. Live paella works well at both, as long as there is a ventilated spot to cook. In London, parking and loading need planning early. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Area
- Chinatown (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
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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What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. For a summer wedding in Chinatown, 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 generally 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.
- Send us your wedding 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 clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Enquire early for peak dates
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
As a London location, Chinatown is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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 before booking.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
Common questions in Chinatown
Can you cook in St Anne's Churchyard?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Chinatown?
Chinatown has its own station: Tottenham Court Road station.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Chinatown.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
What if our speeches run late?
It happens. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it is ready when you are.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
For event organisers in Chinatown
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
How we price wedding paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Chinatown
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
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- 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