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Wedding Paella Catering in Paddington Green
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Paddington Green and across Greater London.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering in Paddington Green
Wedding paella catering in Paddington Green, made fresh on the day
Paella has a natural rhythm: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served right away. We time it around your speeches and photos. We are often asked to cater receptions after an intimate ceremony and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts, serving a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
For a wedding in Paddington Green, think about how guests travel between ceremony and reception. Paella can be cooking while they’re on the move, so it is ready when they arrive. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- Paddington Green (W2, W1H, NW8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Paddington Green, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Occasions we cook for in Paddington Green
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Food for evening guests
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Farm and barn venues
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Mary on Paddington Green Church frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
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Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Paddington Green is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. 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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Common questions in Paddington Green
What about parking in Paddington Green?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Could we have live paella in Kensington Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you come to Paddington Green?
We do. Paddington Green is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. For a summer wedding in Paddington Green, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s 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 the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Planning a paella wedding in Paddington Green
Paddington Green is about 1 mile north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We cook at weddings in homes, gardens and venues in Paddington Green. Paddington Green is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook.
Nearby historic houses include Winfield House (0.9 miles north-east) and Kensington Palace (1.2 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. The Long Water nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Paddington Green suits an outdoor reception.
This part of Greater London takes in W2, W1H and NW8, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. From Harrow Road, Craven Road and Lanark Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. You will find Paddington Green on the A5 and A40, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For weddings just outside Paddington Green, we cover Paddington (1 mile south-east), Little Venice (1 mile west), Lisson Grove (1 mile north-east), Hyde Park Estate (1 mile south-east) and Connaught Village (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south-east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Ladbroke Estate (1.4 miles west) and Montfichet's Tower (3.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include The Long Water and Greville Place nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include North Westminster Community School (under half a mile east) and International Community School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Sir Alexander Fleming pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Royal Society of Medicine Library (1.3 miles east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Enquire early for peak dates
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
- 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