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Wedding Paella Catering in Old Coulsdon
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Old Coulsdon.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Farm and barn venues
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Planning an event in Old Coulsdon?
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Old Coulsdon
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Popular choices include evening paella, Spanish desserts and table tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater sharing-style wedding meals and wedding receptions after a small ceremony.
In Old Coulsdon, getting guests from ceremony to reception is part of the plan. The paella can be cooking while everyone makes their way over, so it is ready when they arrive. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Old Coulsdon (CR5, CR3, CR8)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Old Coulsdon
What else we do in Old Coulsdon
Why choose wedding paella catering in Old Coulsdon?
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Old Coulsdon, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Evening food for extra guests
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
If you’re hoping for photos in Dollypers Hill, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Old Coulsdon? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Old Coulsdon is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
Planning a paella wedding in Old Coulsdon
Old Coulsdon is about 1 mile south-east of Coulsdon, in Greater London. Give us the address of your wedding in Old Coulsdon, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Old Coulsdon is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
Historic houses near Old Coulsdon include Addington Palace (5 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St John the Evangelist often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
For wedding paella catering in CR5, CR3 and CR8, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Ellis Road, Tollers Lane and Court Avenue, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Close by, we cover weddings in Coulsdon (1 mile north-west), Chipstead (2 miles west), Purley (2 miles north), Woodcote (2 miles north-west) and Woodmansterne (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in London (14 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Marylebone (15 miles north), Kensington (14 miles north), Whitechapel (15 miles north) and Brompton (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Museum (2 miles south-east) and St Lawrence's Hospital (1.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Old Coulsdon include Nore Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Schools near Old Coulsdon include Oasis Academy Coulsdon (under half a mile south-east) and Sunnydown School (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Tudor Rose pub (under half a mile north-west)
FAQs for Old Coulsdon
Could we have live paella in Dollypers Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Old Coulsdon for guests?
Coulsdon South station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
What if photos overrun?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cover Old Coulsdon?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Old Coulsdon and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. For a summer wedding in Old Coulsdon, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is generally 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 check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Old Coulsdon?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Old Coulsdon
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
We typically set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
- 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