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Wedding Paella Catering in Shepherd's Bush
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Shepherd's Bush: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Food for evening guests
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering for Shepherd's Bush events
How our wedding paella catering works in Shepherd's Bush
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. On the menu are canapé tapas, table tapas and Spanish desserts, and we’re often booked for evening wedding food and parties after a register office wedding.
London weddings around Shepherd's Bush 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. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Shepherd's Bush (W12, W11, W14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your wedding in Shepherd's Bush
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it is flexible.
In Shepherd's Bush and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Big weddings with every diet
Nearby historic houses include Leighton House (0.9 miles south-east) and Sambourne House (1.1 miles east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Space, access and power needs
Why choose live paella in Shepherd's Bush?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Shepherd's Bush hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover Shepherd's Bush and the whole of Greater London
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For a summer wedding in Shepherd's Bush, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- 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.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Shepherd's Bush: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for events in Shepherd's Bush?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
What’s the nearest station to Shepherd's Bush for guests?
Shepherd's Bush has its own station: Shepherds Bush station.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
What about supplier meals?
Of course. Add your suppliers to the final numbers and we’ll plan for them.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Pick a serving style
- Share your running order, including speeches
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you do not have to.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
For event organisers in Shepherd's Bush
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Where we can cook in Shepherd's Bush
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
Shepherd's Bush is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Dessert
Weddings in Shepherd's Bush: venues, ceremonies and travel
Shepherd's Bush is about 1 mile west of Kensington, in Greater London. For wedding paella catering in Shepherd's Bush, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
For outdoor photos, Campden Hill is close by, and the countryside around Shepherd's Bush suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as Shepherd's Bush Tabernacle often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Wherever your wedding is in W12, W11 and W14, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Bard Road, Stowe Road and Wells Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Shepherd's Bush sits on or near the A402, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Other places close to Shepherd's Bush for wedding paella catering include White City (1 mile north), Holland Park (1 mile east), Notting Hill (1 mile north-east), Kensington (1 mile east) and Notting Dale (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (5 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ladbroke Estate (0.8 miles north-east) and West London Hospital (0.8 miles south). Not far away are WWT London Wetland Centre and The Long Water.
- Nearby schools include The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School (under half a mile east) and Corona Theatre School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Central Bar (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Polish Library POSK in London (1 mile south-west)
Also near Shepherd's Bush
Also in Shepherd's Bush
- 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