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Wedding paella catering in Farnborough, Greater London
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Farnborough.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Farm and barn venues
Wedding paella catering for Farnborough events
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Farnborough and the whole of Greater London
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
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Wedding paella catering in Farnborough, made fresh on the day
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served straight away. We plan it around your speeches and photos. Typical bookings include blessings and vow renewals and farm and barn venues, serving Spanish desserts, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
London weddings around Farnborough often mean a ceremony at a church or register office, then a reception at a hired venue or a family garden. Paella suits either, given a ventilated cooking spot. Plan parking and loading early. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Farnborough (BR6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
As a London location, Farnborough is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Farnborough
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
FAQs for Farnborough
Is parking a problem for events in Farnborough?
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 Church of St Giles the Abbot: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in Farnborough?
Yes, we do. Farnborough is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you work with our venue?
Of course. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it is served.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain the options.
Weddings in Farnborough: venues, ceremonies and travel
Farnborough is about 2 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Anywhere in BR6, we can cook for your guests. Farnborough is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Farnborough to London (about 12 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Down House (2.1 miles south-west) and Bromley Palace (3.8 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. If you are hoping for photos in South Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in BR6, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Tye Lane, Peel Road and Pitt Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Farnborough, we also cover Green Street Green (1 mile south-east), Locksbottom (1 mile north-west), Crofton (1 mile north), Farthing Street (1 mile south-west) and Downe (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Orpington Hospital (0.9 miles east) and Crofton Roman Villa (1.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Farnborough include Downe Bank Nature Reserve and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Newstead Wood School (0.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Buff pub (0.6 miles east)
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Golden-hour photos in Farnborough at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Farnborough, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Pick a serving style
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
If things run late, and we will adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
What wedding paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Places near Farnborough
What else we do in Farnborough
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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