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Wedding paella catering in Maypole, Greater London
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Maypole.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Wedding paella catering for Maypole events
About our wedding paella catering in Maypole
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Whether it’s receptions after an intimate ceremony and rustic barn weddings, we can cook table tapas, evening paella and canapé tapas for your guests.
For a wedding in Maypole, think about how guests travel between ceremony and reception. The paella can be cooking while everyone makes their way over, so it is ready when they arrive. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Maypole (BR6)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. For a summer wedding in Maypole, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Events we cater in Maypole
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
Whatever you are celebrating in Maypole, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Big weddings with every diet
- Marquee and garden weddings
Historic houses near Maypole include Lullingstone Castle (2.4 miles east) and Down House (4.1 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- How each diet is kept separate
What else we do in Maypole
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Maypole
Is parking a problem for events in Maypole?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
We’re having a ceremony at Mission Chapel: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
What if our speeches run late?
We plan for it. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it is served at its best.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Why choose live paella in Maypole?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Maypole hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
- We cover Maypole and the whole of Greater London
Weddings in Maypole: venues, ceremonies and travel
Maypole is about 3 miles south-east of Orpington, in Greater London. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Maypole or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Maypole is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
The Warren nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Maypole suits an outdoor reception. Put the station on your invitation: Knockholt station is about 0.7 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Maypole, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
This part of Greater London takes in BR6, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Jubilee Road, Hollybush Lane and Maypole Road or the roads around them. For weddings just outside Maypole, we cover Bopeep (1 mile south), Well Hill (1 mile east), Chelsfield (1 mile north-west), Badgers Mount (1 mile south) and Goddington (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (14 miles north-west), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (3 miles north-west) and Plaistow (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Lullingstone Castle (2.4 miles east) and Orpington Hospital (2 miles west). Not far away are The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Harris Academy Orpington (1.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Bo-Peep pub (less than half a mile south)
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 about suppliers who need feeding
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Book early for summer Saturdays
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
What affects the price in Maypole
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Maypole 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- 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