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Wedding Paella Catering for Erith events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Erith. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Destination-style celebrations at home
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About our wedding paella catering in Erith
Saffron and garlic in the air has everyone looking forward to dinner long before it is served. We’re often asked to cater weddings with lots of dietary needs and food for evening guests, serving canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast.
London weddings around Erith 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 is a ventilated spot to cook. In London, parking and loading need planning early. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Erith (DA8, DA17, DA7)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Who books wedding paella catering in Erith?
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Food for evening guests
- Parties after a register office wedding
If you are hoping for photos in Wildspace Conservation Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- The wet-weather plan
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
Also near Erith
More for events in Erith
Getting married in Erith?
Erith is about 3 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. Tell us where your wedding in Erith will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cook in 764 places across Greater London. We cook right across the region, from Erith to London (11 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Crossness Nature Reserve is close by, and the countryside around Erith suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, Erith has its own station, Erith station.
We cook at weddings all over DA8, DA17 and DA7. From Church Road, Town Square and Erith High Street or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Erith, we also cover Northumberland Heath (1 mile south), Bexley Riverside (1 mile south), Belvedere (1 mile north-west), Lessness Heath (1 mile north-west) and Barnehurst (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Erith and District Hospital (under half a mile south-west) and Broadway Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Erith include Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Erith School (less than half a mile south-west) and Trinity School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Cross Keys pub (0.5 miles east)
- Other local spots include Colyers (0.6 miles south)
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Erith is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Live paella or other catering?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Erith
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Golden-hour photos in Erith at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food 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.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
About the dishes
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Common questions in Erith
Can you cater a reception after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is parking a problem for events in Erith?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
- 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