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Wedding Paella Catering in Old Chiswick
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 in Old Chiswick.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Planning an event in Old Chiswick?
How our wedding paella catering works in Old Chiswick
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. We are frequently asked to cater barn and farm weddings and garden and marquee weddings, serving Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and evening paella.
London weddings around Old Chiswick often mean a ceremony at a church or register office, then a reception at a hired venue or a family garden. Live paella works well at both, as long as there is a ventilated spot to cook. In London, parking and loading need planning early. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Old Chiswick (W4, SW13, W6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What wedding paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Old Chiswick
Old Chiswick is about 2 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. From the centre of Old Chiswick to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Chiswick station is about 0.8 miles away. For outdoor photos, WWT London Wetland Centre is close by, and the countryside around Old Chiswick suits an outdoor reception.
Wedding paella catering in W4, SW13 and W6 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include Short Road, Quick Road and Paxton Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. For weddings just outside Old Chiswick, we cover Turnham Green (1 mile west), Chiswick (1 mile north-west), Grove Park (1 mile west), Barnes (1 mile south) and Hammersmith (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (6 miles north-east), Shoreditch (8 miles east) and Walthamstow (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include West London Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Livat Hammersmith (1.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Campden Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Swedish School (under half a mile east) and Chiswick School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include George and Devonshire pub (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Polish Library POSK in London (0.8 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Acton (1.6 miles north-west)
Events we cater in Old Chiswick
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it’s flexible.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Food for evening guests
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings with mixed diets
Couples marrying at local churches such as St. Nicholas Church frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the team stays
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. At midsummer, sunset in Old Chiswick is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- 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.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Where we can cook in Old Chiswick
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
As a London location, Old Chiswick is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
Old Chiswick: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at St. Nicholas Church: 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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is parking a problem for events in Old Chiswick?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Old Chiswick?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cater in Old Chiswick?
We do. We cook at events in Old Chiswick and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
We can. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Old Chiswick hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
Read Our pricing 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