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Wedding Paella Catering for Custom House events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Custom House.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Book wedding paella catering in Custom House
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
Custom House 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Custom House
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
How our wedding paella catering works in Custom House
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. Popular choices include table tapas, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and marquee and garden weddings.
Couples in Custom House 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. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Custom House (E16, E13)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Custom House
What else we do in Custom House
Events we cater in Custom House
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Custom House and Greater London:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Evening food for extra guests
- Farm and barn venues
For outdoor photos, Gilbert's Pit is close by, and the countryside around Custom House suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
What affects the price in Custom House
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Expected numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. For a summer wedding in Custom House, 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 is dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Custom House?
If you are weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Pick a serving style
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
After service, we pack down our cooking area; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
FAQs for Custom House
What about parking in Custom House?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
We’re having a ceremony at St Matthew's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Yes. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on presentation and service.
Getting married in Custom House?
Custom House is about 1 mile south of Canning Town, in Greater London. We bring wedding paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Custom House. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
Planning photos in Thames Barrier Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Matthew's Church often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Anywhere in E16 and E13, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Tree Road, Ethel Road and Booth Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Custom House sits on or near the A1020, so getting the burners and pans to your wedding is simple. Nearby, we also cater weddings in West Silvertown (1 mile south-west), Silvertown (1 mile south), Canning Town (1 mile north), Royal Docks (1 mile east) and Limmo Peninsula (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include East Ham (2 miles north-east) and Greenwich Castle (2.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Custom House includes Gilbert's Pit and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Royal Docks Academy (under half a mile north-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Connaught Tavern (less than half a mile east)
About the dishes
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
- 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