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Wedding paella catering in Chipstead, Greater London
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Chipstead: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Barn and farm weddings
- Garden and marquee weddings
Planning an event in Chipstead?
Wedding paella catering in Chipstead, cooked live
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. For vow renewals and civil ceremonies and food for evening guests, we can cook Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas.
In Chipstead, getting guests from ceremony to reception is part of the plan. Paella can be cooking while they’re on the move, so it is ready when they arrive. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Chipstead (CR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Chipstead
Which station should guests use for Chipstead?
Chipstead has its own station: Chipstead station.
Could we have live paella in Fames Rough?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can we have a tasting?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we will talk you through it.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue doesn’t.
What wedding paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Planning wedding paella catering in Chipstead? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Golden-hour photos in Chipstead at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
As a London location, Chipstead 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.
On the menu in Chipstead
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Perfect for your wedding in Chipstead
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Chipstead, people book us for occasions like:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Evening food for extra guests
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Weddings with mixed diets
If you are marrying at a church near Chipstead, such as Church of St Margaret, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How bad weather is handled
- Staff numbers and hours
Weddings in Chipstead: venues, ceremonies and travel
Chipstead is about 1 mile south-west of Coulsdon, in Greater London. Wherever your wedding is in the CR5 area, we can cook for your guests. Chipstead is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We cook right across the region, from Chipstead to London (about 14 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Chipstead station is in Chipstead itself. Nearby historic houses include Nonsuch Mansion (4.5 miles north-west) and Fitznells Manor (4.9 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. 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.
For wedding paella catering in CR5, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include Walpole Avenue, How Lane and Doghurst Lane; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Woodmansterne (1 mile north), Coulsdon (1 mile north-east), Banstead (2 miles north-west), Old Coulsdon (2 miles east) and Little Woodcote (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles north), City of Westminster (14 miles north), Marylebone (15 miles north), Kensington (14 miles north), St Pancras (15 miles north) and Whitechapel (15 miles north).
A little further out are Banstead Hospital (2.3 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (3.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Chipstead include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Coulsdon Sixth Form College (2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The White Hart pub (0.5 miles south)
Why choose live paella in Chipstead?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Chipstead
- Events in Chipstead and across Greater London
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Also near Chipstead
Other catering in Chipstead
- 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