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Wedding Paella Catering for South Bank events
Something 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 for events in South Bank.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Wedding paella catering in South Bank
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
How our wedding paella catering works in South Bank
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Typical bookings include parties after a register office wedding and farm and barn venues, with Spanish desserts, table tapas and evening paella.
For a wedding in South Bank, think about how guests travel between ceremony and reception. Paella can be cooking while they’re on the move, ready to serve on arrival. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- South Bank (SE1, WC2E, WC2N)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near South Bank
What else we do in South Bank
Weddings in South Bank: venues, ceremonies and travel
South Bank is about 1 mile west of London, in Greater London. From the centre of South Bank to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. South Bank is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook.
If you’re hoping for photos in Jubilee Gardens, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Couples marrying at local churches such as St John's Church frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Here we cover the SE1, WC2E and WC2N postcode area. That could mean a wedding in a garden on York Road, Spur Road and Lower Road or the roads around them. South Bank sits on or near the A301 and A302, which makes travel to your wedding easy. We also cook at weddings in Waterloo (1 mile south-east), Adelphi (1 mile north-west), Charing Cross (1 mile north-west), Temple (1 mile north-east) and Aldwych (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Baynard's Castle (0.9 miles north-east) and Royal Waterloo Hospital for Children and Women (within half a mile north-east). Not far away are Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near South Bank include London Nautical School (under half a mile north-east) and St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School (under half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Hole In The Wall pub (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include The BFI Reuben Library (under half a mile north-east) and Liberty of the Savoy (less than half a mile north)
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
As a London location, South Bank is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in South Bank and across Greater London
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in South Bank? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in South Bank
What’s the nearest station to South Bank for guests?
South Bank has its own station: London Waterloo station.
Could we have live paella in Jubilee Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on how it is served.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Events we cater in South Bank
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables, which suits a relaxed wedding.
Whatever you’re celebrating in South Bank, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Farm and barn venues
- Marquee and garden weddings
Historic houses near South Bank include Benjamin Franklin House (within half a mile north-west) and Marlborough House (0.8 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, sunset in South Bank 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.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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