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Wedding paella catering in Putney, Greater London
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Putney: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Rustic barn weddings
Wedding paella catering for Putney events
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Golden-hour photos in Putney 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.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Wedding paella catering in Putney, cooked live
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. We are frequently asked to cater spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and weddings with mixed diets, serving canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella.
In Putney, getting guests from ceremony to reception is part of the plan. Paella can be cooking while they’re on the move, so it’s ready when they arrive. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Location
- Putney (SW15, SW19, SW13)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and suits a relaxed style. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Putney hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Who books wedding paella catering in Putney?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
Whatever you are celebrating in Putney, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Barn and farm weddings
WWT London Wetland Centre nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Questions from Putney
We are having a ceremony at Polish Church of St John the Evangelist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What about parking in Putney?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
What about supplier meals?
Of course. Add your suppliers to the final numbers and we will plan for them.
Do you come to Putney?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Putney is within our area and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables, with bread and salad.
Where we can cook in Putney
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Putney 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.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Enquire early for peak dates
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, typically timed after the first dance.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Places near Putney
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How we price wedding paella catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Weddings in Putney: venues, ceremonies and travel
Putney is about 1 mile south-west of Fulham, in Greater London. From the centre of Putney to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Putney is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
If you are hoping for photos in Bishops Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Put the station on your invitation: Putney station is in Putney itself.
We cover weddings in every part of SW15, SW19 and SW13 and the streets around it. Your wedding could be at a home on Putney High Street, Upper Richmond Road and Spencer Walk or the roads around them. You’ll find Putney on the A3 and B306, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. We also cook at weddings in Roehampton (1 mile south-west), Barnes (1 mile north-west), Fulham (1 mile north-east), Mortlake (2 miles west) and Wimbledon Park (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles north), St Pancras (6 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Putney Exchange (under half a mile east) and Antique Breadboard Museum (less than half a mile north-east). Not far away are Henman Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Local schools include Putney School of Art and Design (less than half a mile east) and ARK Putney Academy (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Railway pub (within half a mile south-east)
- 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