Greater London · England
Wedding paella catering in Petersham, 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 in Petersham.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Marquee and garden weddings
Planning an event in Petersham?
Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Wedding paella catering in Petersham, made fresh on the day
Paella as evening food is popular: it is hot, filling and quick to serve, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. Typical bookings include informal wedding breakfasts and evening food for extra guests, serving table tapas, canapé tapas and evening paella.
London weddings around Petersham frequently 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. Plan parking and loading early. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Petersham (TW10, TW1)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Petersham
Which station should guests use for Petersham?
The closest is St Margarets (London) station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can you cook in Marble Hill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you come to Petersham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Petersham and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain the options.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Nearby places to Petersham
What else we do in Petersham
How we price wedding paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning a paella wedding in Petersham
Petersham is about 1 mile south of Richmond, in Greater London. Anywhere in TW10, we can bring the pans to you. Petersham is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: St Margarets (London) station is about 0.9 miles away. Planning photos in Marble Hill Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
For wedding paella catering in TW10 and TW1, we plan around your venue. Local streets include Sandy Lane, River Lane and Arosa Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Richmond (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile south), Eel Pie Island (1 mile west), St Margarets (1 mile north-west) and Strawberry Hill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Eel Pie Island Museum (1 mile west) and Coombe (2.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Kew Gardens Lake and Richmond Hill.
- Schools near Petersham include Grey Court School (0.7 miles south-west) and St Catherine's School (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox and Duck pub (within half a mile south)
Why choose wedding paella catering in Petersham?
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Farm and barn venues
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Peter's Church frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staff numbers and hours
- VAT, if it applies
- The venue requirements
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Petersham is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Petersham
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, sunset in Petersham is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your wedding?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Petersham hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in Petersham and across Greater London
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Put us in touch with your venue
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
- 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