Greater London · England
Wedding paella catering in Downham, 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 makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Downham.
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering for Downham events
Where we can cook in Downham
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Downham 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 will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Downham
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. On the menu are table tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts, and we’re frequently booked for receptions after an intimate ceremony and food for evening guests.
London weddings around Downham frequently 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 is a ventilated spot to cook. Plan parking and loading early. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Downham (BR1, SE6, SE12)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- We cover Downham and the whole of Greater London
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Getting married in Downham?
Downham is about 2 miles north of Bromley, in Greater London. Give us the address of your wedding in Downham, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Downham is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Downham to London (about 7 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Downham Woodland Walk is close by. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Barnabas often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Anywhere in BR1, SE6 and SE12, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Shaw Road, Arcus Road and Brook Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Close by, we cover weddings in Plaistow (1 mile south), Grove Park (1 mile north-east), Sundridge (1 mile south-east), Chinbrook (1 mile east) and Bellingham (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (9 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.8 miles south) and Prefab Museum (0.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Nearby schools include Bonus Pastor Catholic College (within half a mile west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.4 miles south-east)
Why choose wedding paella catering in Downham?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Planning photos in Downham Fields? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- The wet-weather plan
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Desserts
To finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Towns and villages near Downham
Also in Downham
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Golden-hour photos in Downham at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Downham questions
What’s the nearest station to Downham for guests?
The closest is Grove Park station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Is parking a problem for events in Downham?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Of course. Include suppliers in your numbers.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you offer tastings?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we will explain how it works.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Can paella feel formal?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Tell us when speeches will be
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
- 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