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Wedding Paella Catering in Greenhithe
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Greenhithe.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Planning an event in Greenhithe?
Wedding paella catering in Greenhithe, cooked live
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. On the menu are a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and table tapas, and we are often booked for evening wedding food and sharing-style wedding meals.
A farm or garden wedding near Greenhithe suits live paella. We need level ground and access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
FAQs for Greenhithe
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: 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.
Which station should guests use for Greenhithe?
Greenhithe has its own station: Greenhithe for Bluewater station.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
After service, we pack down our cooking area; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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 will do the cooking.
Perfect for your wedding in Greenhithe
Mixed diets are easy, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Farm and barn venues
- Food for evening guests
- Big weddings with every diet
If you’re hoping for photos in Castle Hill Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- What the price includes, item by item
- How each diet is kept separate
- What happens if it rains
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. In Greenhithe, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Greenhithe weddings: local tips
Greenhithe is about 3 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. Anywhere in DA9, we can cook for your guests. Greenhithe is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Greenhithe has its own station, Greenhithe for Bluewater station. If you’re marrying at a church near Greenhithe, such as Church of St Mary, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Wedding paella catering in DA9 and DA10 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Bean Road, The Avenue and Abbey Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. With the A206 close by, Greenhithe is easy for us to reach for your wedding. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Swanscombe (1 mile south-east), Stone (1 mile south-west), Bean (2 miles south) and Darenth (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Dartford (3 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles south-east), Swanley (6 miles south-west) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Darent Valley Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and Stone Museum of Geology (1.8 miles west). Open spaces near Greenhithe include Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Greenhithe include The Ebbsfleet Academy (1.4 miles south-east) and Stone Lodge School (1.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The White Hart Public House (within half a mile north)
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Greenhithe
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Greenhithe
Also in Greenhithe
- 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