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Wedding paella catering in Rainham, Greater London
Looking for wedding paella catering in Rainham? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Farm and barn venues
- Food for evening guests
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Planning an event in Rainham?
How our wedding paella catering works in Rainham
Evening paella is a favourite: it’s hot, filling and quick to serve, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. Whether it’s sharing-style wedding meals and civil partnerships and vow renewals, we’ll put together a menu of Spanish desserts, table tapas and canapé tapas.
London weddings around Rainham frequently mean a ceremony at a church or register office, then a reception at a hired venue or a family garden. Paella suits either, given a ventilated cooking spot. In London, parking and loading need planning early. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- Rainham (RM13)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Rainham is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
Dishes our guests love
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Paella compared with other options
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and suits a relaxed style. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Rainham and across Greater London
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. For a summer wedding in Rainham, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Rainham, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, your venue or RM13 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Rainham?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Rainham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
For guests travelling by train, Rainham has its own station, Rainham (Essex) station.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
- Who provides the crockery
Nearby places to Rainham
More for events in Rainham
Rainham weddings: local tips
Rainham is about 4 miles south of Romford, in Greater London. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Rainham and nearby villages. Rainham is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Helen and St Giles often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. If you’re hoping for photos in Wildspace Conservation Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Anywhere in RM13, we can cook for your guests. Your wedding could be at a home on New Road, Ferry Lane and Wantz Lane. If your venue is just outside Rainham, we also cover South Hornchurch (1 mile north-west), Beam Park (1 mile west), Hornchurch Marshes (1 mile west), Dagenham Green (2 miles west) and Elm Park (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (13 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find River (1.8 miles west) and Erith Museum (2.6 miles south). The countryside around Rainham includes Ingrebourne Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Harris Academy Rainham (under half a mile south-east) and The Chafford School (under half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Phoenix pub (within half a mile west)
FAQs for Rainham
Is parking a problem for events in Rainham?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Could we have live paella in Wildspace Conservation Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you work with our venue?
Of course. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Of course. Add your suppliers to the final numbers and we will plan for them.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it’s served.
Do you cover Rainham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Rainham and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
- 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