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Wedding Paella Catering for Riddlesdown events
Paella 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 Riddlesdown.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Rustic barn weddings
Wedding paella catering for Riddlesdown events
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Riddlesdown 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 you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Riddlesdown
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Whether it is barn and farm weddings and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts, we’ll put together a menu of Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella and more.
Couples in Riddlesdown frequently marry locally and hold the reception at a venue or garden nearby. Paella suits either, given a ventilated cooking spot. Plan parking and loading early. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Riddlesdown (CR8, CR2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your wedding in Riddlesdown
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it’s flexible.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Big weddings with every diet
Put the station on your invitation: Riddlesdown has its own station, Riddlesdown station.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
Common questions in Riddlesdown
Can you cook in Dollypers Hill?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Riddlesdown for guests?
Riddlesdown has its own station: Riddlesdown station.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What wedding paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Riddlesdown, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Places near Riddlesdown
Other catering in Riddlesdown
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Golden-hour photos in Riddlesdown at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd 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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Riddlesdown weddings: local tips
Riddlesdown is about 1 mile east of Purley, in Greater London. For wedding paella catering in Riddlesdown, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Riddlesdown. Riddlesdown is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near Riddlesdown, such as St Edmund's Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Historic houses near Riddlesdown include Addington Palace (3 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
We cover weddings in every part of the CR8 and CR2 postcode area. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Hyde Road, Lower Road and Famet Avenue or the roads around them. With the A22 close by, Riddlesdown is simple for us to get to with everything for your wedding. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Kenley (1 mile south), Sanderstead (1 mile north-east), South Croydon (2 miles north), Hamsey Green (2 miles south-east) and Whyteleafe (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north), St Pancras (14 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
A little further out are Purley War Memorial Hospital (1 mile north-west) and St George's Walk (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Riddlesdown include Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Nearby schools include Riddlesdown Collegiate (0.5 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of Croydon (2.8 miles north)
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Dishes our guests love
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
- 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