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Wedding paella catering in Puddledock, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Puddledock.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Food for evening guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Planning an event in Puddledock?
Wedding paella catering in Puddledock, cooked live
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. We are often asked to cater weddings in a marquee or garden and weddings with mixed diets, serving evening paella, table tapas and Spanish desserts.
For a wedding in Puddledock, think about how guests travel between ceremony and reception. Paella can be cooking while they’re on the move, ready to serve on arrival. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Puddledock (TN16)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- How long we’re needed on site
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Puddledock, and we will put together a menu and price.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Puddledock 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 will advise before booking.
On the menu in Puddledock
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. For a summer wedding in Puddledock, 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 normally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Puddledock
What’s the nearest station to Puddledock for guests?
The closest is Edenbridge station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cater in Puddledock?
Yes, we do. Puddledock is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
What about supplier meals?
Of course. Add your suppliers to the final numbers.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Weddings in Puddledock: venues, ceremonies and travel
Puddledock is about 4 miles east of Oxted, in Greater London. Wherever your wedding is in the TN16 area, we can bring the pans to you. Puddledock is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 20 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Chartwell (0.6 miles north-west) and Quebec House (2.1 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. For guests travelling by train, Edenbridge station is about 2.5 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Puddledock, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
For wedding paella catering in TN16, we plan around your venue and your guests. Other places close to Puddledock for wedding paella catering include Pootings (1 mile south-west), Crockham Hill (1 mile west), Goodley Stock (2 miles west), Four Elms (2 miles south) and Mowshurst (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Orpington (10 miles north), Thornton Heath (14 miles north-west), Croydon (12 miles north-west), Bromley (12 miles north), West Norwood (15 miles north-west) and Beckenham (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tandridge Priory (3 miles west) and Hever Castle (3.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Nearby places to Puddledock
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Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Enquire early for peak dates
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adapt the timing so it is still served fresh.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Paella compared with other options
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Puddledock
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Garden and marquee weddings
For outdoor photos, Dryhill Nature Reserve is close by, and the countryside around Puddledock suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- Staff numbers and hours
- 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