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Wedding paella catering in Northwood, Greater London
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Northwood.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Live wedding paella catering in Northwood
Wedding paella catering in Northwood, made fresh on the day
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. On the menu are table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts, and we are frequently booked for weddings in a marquee or garden and blessings and vow renewals.
Couples in Northwood often marry locally and hold the reception at a venue or garden nearby. Live paella works well at both, as long as there is a ventilated spot to cook. Plan parking and loading early. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Northwood (HA6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose wedding paella catering in Northwood?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Northwood, people book us for events such as:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Evening food for extra guests
- Farm and barn venues
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Couples marrying at local churches such as Emmanuel Church frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Northwood weddings: local tips
Northwood is in Greater London. Give us the address of your wedding in Northwood, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Northwood is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Carpenders Park station, about 1.7 miles north-east. Historic houses near Northwood include Headstone Manor (3.3 miles south-east) and Ickenham Hall (3.9 miles south). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
Anywhere in HA6, we can cook for your guests. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Little Stream Close and Sandy Lodge Way. If your venue is just outside Northwood, we also cover Eastbury (1 mile north-east), Moor Park (1 mile north-west) and Holywell (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as City of Westminster (14 miles south-east), Marylebone (14 miles south-east), Kensington (12 miles south-east), St Pancras (14 miles south-east), Hampstead (11 miles south-east) and Ruislip (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Harlequin Centre (2.9 miles north-east) and Heath Robinson Museum (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Northwood include Dews Farm Sand Pits and Tumbling Bay.
- Local schools include London School of Theology (0.5 miles south-west) and Heathrow Aviation Engineering UTC (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Gate Public House (0.8 miles west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
What’s in the pans
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Golden-hour photos in Northwood at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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What wedding paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we are needed on site
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Planning wedding paella catering in Northwood? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Northwood: your questions answered
Can you cook in King George V Playing Fields?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Emmanuel Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What if photos overrun?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What else we do in Northwood
Paella compared with other options
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why Northwood hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Northwood and across Greater London
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Where we can cook in Northwood
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
As a London location, Northwood is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- 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