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Wedding Paella Catering in Seven Kings
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Seven Kings. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Evening wedding food
Wedding paella catering for Seven Kings events
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Seven Kings
- We cover Seven Kings and the whole of Greater London
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
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How our wedding paella catering works in Seven Kings
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous and celebratory. We are often asked to cater blessings and vow renewals and evening food for extra guests, with a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and table tapas.
London weddings around Seven Kings 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’s a ventilated spot to cook. In London, parking and loading need planning early. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- Seven Kings (IG3, IG2, IG1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Seven Kings
What else we do in Seven Kings
Getting married in Seven Kings?
Seven Kings is about 2 miles north of Barking, in Greater London. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Seven Kings or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our events stretch from Seven Kings to London (about 10 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as St John the Evangelist frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. Put the station on your invitation: Seven Kings station is in Seven Kings itself.
Wherever your wedding is in IG3, IG2 and IG1, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Local streets include New Road, Lynn Road and High Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Main roads around Seven Kings include the A118, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Other places close to Seven Kings for wedding paella catering include Newbury Park (1 mile north-west), Ilford (1 mile south-west), Gants Hill (1 mile north-west), Barkingside (1 mile north-west) and Cranbrook (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Waltham Holy Cross Urban District (2.2 miles north) and Goodmayes Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Seven Kings include Hainault Lodge and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Seven Kings include Palmer Catholic Academy (within half a mile south-west)
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. In Seven Kings, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
Seven Kings 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 photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Seven Kings
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Seven Kings
Can you cook in South Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What about parking in Seven Kings?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it’s served.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Pick a serving style
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Put us in touch with your venue
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
What wedding paella catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Events we cater in Seven Kings
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it is flexible.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Evening wedding food
For outdoor photos, Hainault Lodge is close by.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- 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