Greater London · England
Wedding paella catering in Coombe, Greater London
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Coombe and the surrounding area.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Wedding paella catering for Coombe events
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, and we agree where that is before the day. For a summer wedding in Coombe, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us your 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.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Wedding paella catering in Coombe, cooked live
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. We cook table tapas, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater weddings with lots of dietary needs and parties after a register office wedding.
London weddings around Coombe often mean a ceremony at a church or register office, then a reception at a hired venue or a family garden. Live paella works well at both, as long as there’s a ventilated spot to cook. In London, parking and loading need planning early. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Coombe (CR0, CR2, CR9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Coombe
Also in Coombe
FAQs for Coombe
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.
Can you cook in Addington Hills?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from canapés to evening food.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Just add them to your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Coombe weddings: local tips
Coombe is about 1 mile east of Croydon, in Greater London. Weddings in Coombe are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Coombe to London (9 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Bramley Bank is close by, and the countryside around Coombe suits an outdoor reception. Nearby historic houses include Addington Palace (1.3 miles east) and Kingswood House (4.7 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Here we cover the CR0, CR2 and CR9 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Oaks Road, Coombe Road and Coombe Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Croydon (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile north), South Croydon (1 mile south-west), Shirley Oaks (1 mile north-east) and Shirley (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Addiscombe (1.3 miles north) and National Psychosis Unit (2.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Coombe includes Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Local schools include Royal Russell School (under half a mile south) and St Peter's Primary School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Coombe Lodge pub (under half a mile south-west)
Paella compared with other options
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and suits a relaxed style. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Catering across Greater London, including Coombe
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Perfect for your wedding in Coombe
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Coombe, people book us for events such as:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Evening food for extra guests
- Big weddings with every diet
- Parties after a register office wedding
Put the station on your invitation: South Croydon station is about 1 mile away.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
What wedding paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
About the dishes
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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