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Wedding paella catering in Hounslow, Greater London
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Hounslow. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Rustic barn weddings
Wedding paella catering near Hounslow
Wedding paella catering in Hounslow, made fresh on the day
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. For farm and barn venues and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts, we’ll put together a menu of canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and evening paella for your guests.
Couples in Hounslow frequently marry locally and hold the reception at a venue or garden nearby. Live paella works well at both, as long as there is a ventilated spot to cook. In London, parking and loading need planning early. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- Hounslow (TW13)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Catering across Greater London, including Hounslow
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Towns and villages near Hounslow
What else we do in Hounslow
Perfect for your wedding in Hounslow
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Food for evening guests
For outdoor photos, Kempton Park Reservoirs is close by, and the countryside around Hounslow suits an outdoor reception.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
- A clear list of what’s included
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hounslow
Hounslow is about 1 mile north of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Greater London. Across the TW13 area, we can cook for your guests. Hounslow is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Hounslow to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Strawberry Hill House (4 miles east) and Hampton Court Palace (4.3 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Put the station on your invitation: Sunbury station is about 0.9 miles away.
Wedding paella catering in TW13 is planned around your venue and timings. If your venue is just outside Hounslow, we also cover Ashford Common (1 mile south-west), Littleton Common (1 mile south-west), Sunbury-on-Thames (1 mile south), Feltham (1 mile north-east) and Bedfont (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (13 miles north-east), Marylebone (14 miles north-east), Kensington (11 miles north-east), St Pancras (15 miles north-east) and Hampstead (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Treaty Centre (3.8 miles north-east) and Ashford Hospital (1.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Staines Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include Sunbury Manor School (1.1 miles south) and Sunbury Manor School (1.1 miles south)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
Hounslow is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hounslow
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, sunset in Hounslow is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Book early for summer Saturdays
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
About the dishes
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables, with bread and salad.
Hounslow: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Dunstan: 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.
Could we have live paella in Sunbury Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
What if the timings change?
Tell us and we’ll adjust. We keep in touch with your venue on the day so the paella is served fresh.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on how it’s served.
- 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