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Wedding Paella Catering for Foots Cray events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Foots Cray. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Live wedding paella catering in Foots Cray
Planning a paella wedding in Foots Cray
Foots Cray is about 1 mile south-east of Sidcup, in Greater London. From the centre of Foots Cray to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 764 places in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Sidcup station is about 1.4 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Danson House (2.8 miles north) and Red House (2.8 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Anywhere in DA14 and BR5, we can cook for your guests. Whether your wedding is on Cray Road, Evry Road and The Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. You’ll find Foots Cray on the A223, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For weddings just outside Foots Cray, we cover Ruxley (1 mile east), Albany Park (1 mile north-west), Upper Ruxley (1 mile east), Sidcup (1 mile north-west) and North Cray (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Metropolitan Police Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Nearby schools include Kemnal Technology College (within half a mile south-west) and Walsingham School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion pub (under half a mile north-east)
Wedding paella catering in Foots Cray, made fresh on the day
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. For receptions after an intimate ceremony and destination-style celebrations at home, we’ll put together a menu of evening paella, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
For a wedding in Foots Cray, think about how guests travel between ceremony and reception. The paella can be cooking while everyone makes their way over, ready to serve on arrival. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Foots Cray (DA14, BR5)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
Foots Cray 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 you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
FAQs for Foots Cray
What about parking in Foots Cray?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of All Saints?
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.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, it makes life easier. Introduce us and we’ll sort the details.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on presentation and service.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Who books wedding paella catering in Foots Cray?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Food for evening guests
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Garden and marquee weddings
For outdoor photos, The Warren is close by.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Space, access and power needs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
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What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Golden-hour photos in Foots Cray at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Send us the running order and speech times
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
For event organisers in Foots Cray
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What affects the price in Foots Cray
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
- 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