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Wedding Paella Catering in Sidcup
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Sidcup and the surrounding area.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Barn and farm weddings
Live wedding paella catering in Sidcup
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Connect us with your coordinator
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Wedding paella catering in Sidcup, cooked live
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. Whether it’s receptions after an intimate ceremony and evening food for extra guests, we can cook Spanish desserts, table tapas and canapé tapas and more.
For a wedding in Sidcup, think about how guests travel between ceremony and reception. Paella can be cooking while they’re on the move, so it is ready when they arrive. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Sidcup (DA14, DA15, SE9, DA5)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Sidcup
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening wedding food
Nearby historic houses include Danson House (1.7 miles north) and Red House (1.9 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Before booking anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How late numbers can change
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
Where we can cook in Sidcup
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
As a London location, Sidcup is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
Common questions in Sidcup
We’re having a ceremony at Holy Trinity Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in Waring Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
What if the timings change?
It happens. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it is ready when you are.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
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DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, sunset in Sidcup is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Why choose live paella in Sidcup?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Sidcup and the whole of Greater London
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Weddings in Sidcup: venues, ceremonies and travel
Sidcup is about 3 miles north of Orpington, in Greater London. We cater weddings at gardens, halls and venues around Sidcup and the surrounding area. We cater in 764 places across Greater London. Our events stretch from Sidcup to London (10 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Sidcup station is in Sidcup itself. If you’re marrying at a church near Sidcup, such as Holy Trinity 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. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wherever your wedding is in DA14, DA15, SE9 and DA5, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Jubilee Way, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Sidcup is on the A211 and A2001, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Sidcup, we also cover Albany Park (1 mile south), Blendon (1 mile north-east), Foots Cray (1 mile south-east), Bexley (2 miles north-east) and North Cray (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Mary's Hospital (1 mile south) and Broadway Shopping Centre (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Schools near Sidcup include Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Alma pub (within half a mile south)
The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
- 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