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Wedding Paella Catering for Merton Abbey events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Merton Abbey and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Food for evening guests
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Wedding paella catering in Merton Abbey, made fresh on the day
Saffron and garlic in the air has everyone looking forward to dinner long before it’s served. Typical bookings include food for evening guests and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts, with Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas.
For a wedding in Merton Abbey, 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. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Merton Abbey (SW19, CR4, SW17)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. In Merton Abbey, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
Merton Abbey 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 will advise.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
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DIY paella versus live catering
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’ll do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Tell us when speeches will be
After service, we pack down our cooking area; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t.
Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
What wedding paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a paella wedding in Merton Abbey
Merton Abbey is about 2 miles south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We cook at weddings in homes, gardens and venues in Merton Abbey and the surrounding area. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. We cook right across the region, from Merton Abbey to London (7 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Christ Church Colliers Wood frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Myrna Close nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Merton Abbey suits an outdoor reception.
Wedding paella catering in SW19, CR4 and SW17 is planned around your venue and timings. We can cater a wedding on streets such as East Road, Hardy Road and Mount Road or the roads around them. Being close to the A24, Merton Abbey is simple for us to get to with everything for your wedding. Other places close to Merton Abbey for wedding paella catering include Merton (1 mile west), Colliers Wood (1 mile north-east), South Wimbledon (1 mile north-west), Eastfields (1 mile east) and Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Southside Wandsworth (3 miles north) and St George's Hospital (1 mile north). The countryside around Merton Abbey includes Henman Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Rutlish School (1.2 miles west) and Ensham School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find King's Head pub (within half a mile north)
- Other local spots include St Leonard's (2.5 miles north-east)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Merton Abbey
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Common questions in Merton Abbey
Which station should guests use for Merton Abbey?
Haydons Road station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Wandle Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if photos overrun?
It happens. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it is served at its best.
Is the paella gluten-free?
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.
What about supplier meals?
Yes. Include suppliers in your numbers.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
- 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