Greater London · England
Wedding paella catering in Coombe, Greater London
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Coombe. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Book wedding paella catering in Coombe
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
As a London location, Coombe 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’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Wedding paella catering in Coombe, made fresh on the day
Timing is everything with paella: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. We’re frequently asked to cater evening food for extra guests and weddings in a marquee or garden, serving Spanish desserts, table tapas and canapé tapas.
In Coombe, getting guests from ceremony to reception is part of the plan. The paella can be cooking while everyone makes their way over, so it is ready when they arrive. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Coombe (KT2, KT3, SW20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
More for events in Coombe
Why choose live paella in Coombe?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Coombe
Which station should guests use for Coombe?
The closest is Norbiton station, roughly 1 mile away.
Is parking a problem for events in Coombe?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Coombe?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
In Coombe and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
If you’re marrying at a church near Coombe, such as Christ Church New Malden, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and parking costs
- How bad weather is handled
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What’s in the pans
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Getting married in Coombe?
Coombe is about 1 mile north of New Malden, in Greater London. Across the KT2 area, we can bring the pans to you. Coombe is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Planning photos in Cottenham Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. Historic houses near Coombe include Southside House (1.4 miles east) and Pembroke Lodge (2.1 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
This part of Greater London takes in KT2, KT3 and SW20. Streets in the area include West Road, Crown Road and Traps Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. If your venue is just outside Coombe, we also cover Motspur Park (1 mile south-east), Coombe Hill (1 mile north), Kingston Vale (1 mile north-east), Norbiton (1 mile south-west) and New Malden (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (1.3 miles south) and Kingston Hospital (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Kew Gardens Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Nearby schools include Coombe Girls' School (0.6 miles south) and Canbury School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (0.8 miles south)
The process
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. At midsummer, sunset in Coombe is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each 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.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Coombe, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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