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Wedding Paella Catering for North Woolwich events
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 Woolwich.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Food for evening guests
- Rustic barn weddings
Planning an event in North Woolwich?
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, sunset in North Woolwich is about 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.
- 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 live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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About our wedding paella catering in North Woolwich
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. Typical bookings include sharing-style wedding meals and weddings with lots of dietary needs, serving table tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast.
In North Woolwich, getting guests from ceremony to reception is part of the plan. Paella can be cooking while they’re on the move, so it is ready when they arrive. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- North Woolwich (SE18, E16, E6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
North Woolwich weddings: local tips
North Woolwich is about 1 mile north of Woolwich, in Greater London. We cater weddings at gardens, halls and venues around North Woolwich. North Woolwich is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from North Woolwich to London (about 7 miles away).
Historic houses near North Woolwich include Eastbury Manor House (2.9 miles north-east) and Queen's House (3 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. For outdoor photos, Gilbert's Pit is close by, and the countryside around North Woolwich suits an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the SE18, E16 and E6 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. From Drew Road, Tate Road and Pier Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For weddings just outside North Woolwich, we cover Cyprus (1 mile north), Royal Docks (1 mile north-west), Beckton (1 mile north-east), Silvertown (1 mile west) and Custom House (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Gallions Reach Shopping Park (1.1 miles north-east) and East Ham (2.2 miles north). Not far away are Gilbert's Pit.
- Nearby schools include Drew Primary School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Mitre pub (0.5 miles south)
A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Towns and villages near North Woolwich
Other catering in North Woolwich
Questions from North Woolwich
We are having a ceremony at St John's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to North Woolwich for guests?
The closest is Woolwich Dockyard station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain the options.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
We can. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
What if the timings change?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator and time the rice so it’s served at its best.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
As a London location, North Woolwich is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Why choose live paella in North Woolwich?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover North Woolwich and the whole of Greater London
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Why choose wedding paella catering in North Woolwich?
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in North Woolwich book us for events such as:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Couples marrying at local churches such as St John's Church frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and parking costs
- The wet-weather plan
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Pick a serving style
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
We usually set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
- 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