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Wedding paella catering in Hackney Wick, Greater London
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Hackney Wick and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Wedding paella catering in Hackney Wick
FAQs for Hackney Wick
What about parking in Hackney Wick?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
We are having a ceremony at St Mary of Eton: can you cater afterwards?
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 cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Wedding paella catering in Hackney Wick, made fresh on the day
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal long before it’s served. Typical bookings include civil partnerships and vow renewals and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, with evening paella, Spanish desserts and table tapas.
For a wedding in Hackney Wick, think about how guests travel between ceremony and reception. The paella can be cooking while everyone makes their way over, so it’s ready when they arrive. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Hackney Wick (E3, E9, E20)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Occasions we cook for in Hackney Wick
Sharing food gets tables chatting.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Evening wedding food
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
For outdoor photos, Old Ford Island is close by, and the countryside around Hackney Wick suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether VAT is included
- How bad weather is handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Paella compared with other options
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Hackney Wick
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Greater London, including Hackney Wick
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. In Hackney Wick, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Hackney Wick
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Somewhere close to park and unload
As a London location, Hackney Wick is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Getting married in Hackney Wick?
Hackney Wick is about 1 mile west of Stratford, in Greater London. Weddings in Hackney Wick are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Hackney Wick is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook.
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Mary of Eton frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. If you’re hoping for photos in Mabley Green, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
For wedding paella catering in E3, E9 and E20, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your wedding is on Wick Lane, Dace Road and Wyke Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at weddings in Fish Island (1 mile south), Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile south-west), Old Ford (1 mile south), Temple Mills (1 mile north-east) and East Village (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include V&A East (within half a mile east) and Homerton University Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Tower Hill and Old Ford Island.
- Nearby schools include Mulberry UTC (0.6 miles south) and Mulberry UTC (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Lea Tavern (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Park (within half a mile south-west)
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Dishes our guests love
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
- 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