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Wedding Paella Catering in Isle of Dogs
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 Isle of Dogs.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Book wedding paella catering in Isle of Dogs
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. In Isle of Dogs, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Wedding paella catering in Isle of Dogs, made fresh on the day
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. On the menu are evening paella, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for wedding receptions after a small ceremony and weddings with mixed diets.
Couples in Isle of Dogs frequently marry locally and hold the reception at a venue or garden nearby. Paella suits either, given a ventilated cooking spot. In London, parking and loading need planning early. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Isle of Dogs (E14, SE8, SE10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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What else we do in Isle of Dogs
Why choose live paella in Isle of Dogs?
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Drinks service on request
- We cover Isle of Dogs and the whole of Greater London
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
What affects the price in Isle of Dogs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Events we cater in Isle of Dogs
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Greenwich station, about 0.7 miles south.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
- The venue requirements
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
As a London location, Isle of Dogs is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Isle of Dogs weddings: local tips
Isle of Dogs is about 1 mile north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. Tell us where your wedding in Isle of Dogs will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Nicholas frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. Nearby historic houses include Queen's House (0.8 miles south-east) and Mansion House (3.5 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
We cook at weddings all over E14, SE8 and SE10. From Creek Road, Wynan Road and Undine Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Isle of Dogs, we also cover North Greenwich (1 mile north-west), Millwall (1 mile west), Cubitt Town (1 mile north-east), Deptford (1 mile south-west) and Greenwich (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Royal Naval College (0.6 miles south-east) and Nunhead (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Isle of Dogs includes Tower Hill and Sue Godfrey Nature Park.
- Local schools include Canary Wharf College 3 (less than half a mile north) and Laban Centre (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Ferry House Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Isle of Dogs: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Isle of Dogs for guests?
Greenwich station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre.
Can you cook in Mudchute Park and Farm?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
- 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