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Wedding paella catering in Ruxley, Greater London
Looking for wedding paella catering in Ruxley? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Planning an event in Ruxley?
About our wedding paella catering in Ruxley
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn has everyone looking forward to dinner. We’re often asked to cater blessings and vow renewals and barn and farm weddings, serving Spanish desserts, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
London weddings around Ruxley often mean a ceremony at a church or register office, then a reception at a hired venue or a family garden. Live paella works well at both, as long as there is a ventilated spot to cook. Plan parking and loading early. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Ruxley (DA14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. For a summer wedding in Ruxley, 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 usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or DA14 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Who books wedding paella catering in Ruxley?
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Big weddings with every diet
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Barn and farm weddings
If you’re hoping for photos in Foots Cray Meadows, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- How bad weather is handled
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Paella compared with other options
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. 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
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Weddings in Ruxley: venues, ceremonies and travel
Ruxley is about 2 miles south-east of Sidcup, in Greater London. For a wedding in Ruxley, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Historic houses near Ruxley include Hall Place and Gardens (2.6 miles north-east) and Red House (2.8 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. For outdoor photos, The Warren is close by. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
This part of Greater London takes in DA14. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Upper Ruxley (1 mile south-east), Foots Cray (1 mile west), Hockenden (1 mile south-east), North Cray (1 mile north) and Stonehill Green (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west), Shoreditch (12 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Metropolitan Police Museum (1.8 miles north-west) and Eynsford Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ruxley include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Schools near Ruxley include Kemnal Technology College (0.9 miles west) and Walsingham School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Seven Stars Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
Towns and villages near Ruxley
Other catering in Ruxley
How we price wedding paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Ruxley
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Is parking a problem for events in Ruxley?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain the options.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ruxley.
- 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