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Wedding paella catering in Nine Elms, Greater London
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Nine Elms. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
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Wedding paella catering in Nine Elms, made fresh on the day
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal long before it’s served. We cook a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and canapé tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater wedding receptions after a small ceremony and sharing-style wedding meals.
In Nine Elms, 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. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Nine Elms (SW1V, SW8, SW11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
As a London location, Nine Elms is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Nine Elms
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Events we cater in Nine Elms
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Rustic barn weddings
Put the station on your invitation: Nine Elms has its own station, Battersea Park station.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How bad weather is handled
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
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How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. In Nine Elms, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- 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.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Nine Elms, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Count day and evening guests separately
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue doesn’t.
What affects the price in Nine Elms
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many courses
- How long we’re needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Nine Elms weddings: local tips
Nine Elms is about 1 mile south of Victoria, in Greater London. We cook at weddings in gardens, halls and venues around Nine Elms and nearby villages. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Couples marrying at local churches such as All Saints frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Nearby historic houses include Carlyle's House (1.1 miles west) and Buckingham Palace (1.3 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
Wedding paella catering in SW1V, SW8 and SW11 is planned around your venue and your guests. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Cupar Road, Ponton Road and Macduff Road. Main roads around Nine Elms include the A3212 and A3216, so getting the burners and pans to your wedding is simple. Other places close to Nine Elms for wedding paella catering include Pimlico (1 mile north-east), Victoria (1 mile north), South Lambeth (1 mile east), Chelsea (1 mile north-west) and Kennington (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (3 miles north-west), St Pancras (3 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Westminster St Margaret and St John (1.3 miles north) and Harrods (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Nine Elms include Battersea Park Lake and Campden Hill.
- Nearby schools include Pimlico Academy (0.5 miles north-east) and Sir Simon Milton Westminster UTC (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The King William IV pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Lambeth Palace Library (1.6 miles north-east)
Questions from Nine Elms
What about parking in Nine Elms?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Which station should guests use for Nine Elms?
Nine Elms has its own station: Battersea Park station.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from canapés to evening food.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
What if photos overrun?
It happens. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it is served at its best.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Nine Elms
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
- 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