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Wedding Paella Catering in North Cray
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 for events in North Cray.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Wedding paella catering in North Cray
Wedding paella catering in North Cray, cooked live
Evening paella is a favourite: it is hot, filling and quick to serve, so the party keeps going. Whether it’s weddings with lots of dietary needs and receptions after an intimate ceremony, we will put together a menu of Spanish desserts, table tapas and canapé tapas for your guests.
Couples in North Cray often 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. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- North Cray (DA14)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What wedding paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
North Cray 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 before booking.
On the menu in North Cray
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Pick a serving style
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Planning a paella wedding in North Cray
North Cray is about 2 miles east of Sidcup, in Greater London. For a wedding in North Cray, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around North Cray. We cater in 764 places across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Historic houses near North Cray include Hall Place and Gardens (1.4 miles north-east) and Red House (1.7 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. Planning photos in Foots Cray Meadows? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of North Cray, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cook at weddings all over the DA14 postcode area. Local streets include Water Lane, North Cray Road and Leafield Lane; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside North Cray, we also cover Bexley (1 mile north), Coldblow (1 mile north-east), Ruxley (1 mile south), Blendon (1 mile north-west) and Joyden's Wood (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Broadway Shopping Centre (1.7 miles north) and Bexley Hospital (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near North Cray include Wansunt Pit and Summer Hill.
- Schools near North Cray include Cleeve Park School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The White Cross pub (within half a mile south)
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Golden-hour photos in North Cray at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Why choose live paella in North Cray?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Catering across Greater London, including North Cray
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
FAQs for North Cray
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What about parking in North Cray?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
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Also in North Cray
- 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