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Wedding paella catering in New Charlton, Greater London
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across New Charlton and Greater London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding paella catering near New Charlton
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in New Charlton
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous and celebratory. Whether it is vow renewals and civil ceremonies and food for evening guests, we’ll put together a menu of canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast and more.
In New Charlton, getting guests from ceremony to reception is part of the plan. The paella can be cooking while everyone makes their way over, ready to serve on arrival. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- New Charlton (SE7, SE18, E16)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
New Charlton 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.
On the menu in New Charlton
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space, if you can
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Why choose live paella in New Charlton?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. 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.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Events in New Charlton and across Greater London
- Drinks service on request
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Towns and villages near New Charlton
Other catering in New Charlton
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Choose pan-side or table service
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, usually timed after the first dance.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Planning a paella wedding in New Charlton
New Charlton is about 2 miles north-east of Greenwich, in Greater London. We cook at weddings in gardens, halls and venues around New Charlton and nearby villages. New Charlton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
Gilbert's Pit nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around New Charlton suits an outdoor reception. If you are marrying at a church near New Charlton, such as St Catherine Labouré, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Anywhere in SE7, SE18 and E16, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Local streets include Floyd Road, Priolo Road and Hasted Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Charlton (1 mile south-east), Westcombe Park (1 mile south-west), Woolwich (1 mile east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west) and Maze Hill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Charlton Athletic Museum (under half a mile south) and Greenwich Castle (1.9 miles south-west). The countryside around New Charlton includes Gilbert's Pit.
- Schools near New Charlton include Thorntree Primary School (less than half a mile south-east) and Wildwood Montessori School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Victoria pub (under half a mile east)
How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. In New Charlton, 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. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around 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.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
Perfect for your wedding in New Charlton
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Food for evening guests
Planning photos in Thames Barrier Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
New Charlton: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Thames Barrier Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
We are having a ceremony at St Catherine Labouré: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it’s served.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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