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Wedding Paella Catering for Poplar events
Looking for wedding paella catering in Poplar? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Wedding paella catering in Poplar
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Poplar
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: each paella has its own pan, so every guest gets a proper hot main. Whether it’s spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and blessings and vow renewals, we can cook Spanish desserts, table tapas and canapé tapas and more.
For a wedding in Poplar, think about how guests travel between ceremony and reception. The paella can be cooking while everyone makes their way over, ready to serve on arrival. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Poplar (E14, SE16, E22)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What wedding paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How long we are needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Poplar 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 before booking.
On the menu in Poplar
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
Planning a paella wedding in Poplar
Poplar is about 2 miles south-west of Plaistow, in Greater London. We bring wedding paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Poplar and nearby villages. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Planning photos in Bartlett Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Peter's Church frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
This part of Greater London takes in E14, SE16 and E22, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Market Way, Castor Lane and Dockyard Lane; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Poplar is on the A102 and A1261, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to Poplar for wedding paella catering include London Docklands (1 mile south), Canary Wharf (1 mile south-west), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile south-east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Poplar Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Lavender Pond and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Poplar include Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (within half a mile north) and Langdon Park Secondary School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Ledger Building pub (less than half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west)
Why choose live paella in Poplar?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Catering across Greater London, including Poplar
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Poplar
Could we have live paella in Bartlett Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Poplar for guests?
Canary Wharf station, in Poplar itself.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Yes. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Can paella feel formal?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
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.
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Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Golden-hour photos in Poplar at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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