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Wedding paella catering in Clare Market, Greater London
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Clare Market.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding paella catering in Clare Market
About our wedding paella catering in Clare Market
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. For sharing-style wedding meals and vow renewals and civil ceremonies, we can cook table tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast for your guests.
For a wedding in Clare Market, think about how guests travel between ceremony and reception. Paella can be cooking while they’re on the move, so it is ready when they arrive. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Clare Market (WC2H, W1D, WC2B)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Paella covers them with separate pans. 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.
Why book with us
- We cover Clare Market and the whole of Greater London
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Clare Market
What else we do in Clare Market
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Clare Market? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Perfect for your wedding in Clare Market
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
In Clare Market and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Rustic barn weddings
Nearby historic houses include Dr Johnson's House (less than half a mile east) and Benjamin Franklin House (0.6 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Clare Market 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 you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Clare Market questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Enon Chapel?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What about parking in Clare Market?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Clare Market.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
What if photos overrun?
We plan for it. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it is ready when you are.
What about supplier meals?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Planning a paella wedding in Clare Market
Clare Market is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. For wedding paella catering in Clare Market, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Clare Market is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook.
Ludgate Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Clare Market suits an outdoor reception. Planning photos in Lincoln's Inn Fields? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
For wedding paella catering in WC2H, W1D and WC2B, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Drury Lane, New Square and Old Square, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. You’ll find Clare Market on the A4 and A301, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Clare Market, we also cover Aldwych (1 mile south), Temple Bar (1 mile east), Covent Garden (1 mile south-west), Temple (1 mile south-east) and Seven Dials (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles east) and Gabriel's Wharf (0.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Clare Market include Mercers' School (under half a mile north-east) and London Nautical School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Ye Old White Horse pub (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include LSE Shaw Library (less than half a mile south) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (less than half a mile north-west)
What happens on the day
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. In Clare Market, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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