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Wedding paella catering in Southgate, Greater London
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Southgate.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Evening wedding food
Wedding paella catering for Southgate events
About our wedding paella catering in Southgate
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: each paella has its own pan, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. We are often asked to cater parties after a register office wedding and marquee and garden weddings, with canapé tapas, evening paella and table tapas.
London weddings around Southgate frequently mean a ceremony at a church or register office, then a reception at a hired venue or a family garden. Paella suits either, given a ventilated cooking spot. In London, parking and loading need planning early. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Southgate (N14, N11, N21, N13)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Southgate
What’s the nearest station to Southgate for guests?
New Southgate station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre.
What about parking in Southgate?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Why choose live paella in Southgate?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across Greater London, including Southgate
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Southgate
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Southgate book us for occasions like:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Parties after a register office wedding
If you are hoping for photos in Grovelands Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How bad weather is handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long the team stays
Getting married in Southgate?
Southgate is about 3 miles south-east of Barnet, in Greater London. Across the N14 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cater in 764 places in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Christ Church Southgate Parish Church frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Barfield Allotments Nature Park nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
For wedding paella catering in N14, N11, N21 and N13, we plan around your venue and your guests. That could mean a wedding in a garden on High Street, Station Road and Blagden's Close or the roads around them. With the A111 and A1004 close by, Southgate is simple for us to get to for your wedding. Other places close to Southgate for wedding paella catering include Osidge (1 mile north-west), Brunswick Park (1 mile west), Arnos Grove (1 mile south), New Southgate (1 mile south) and Oakwood (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Southgate (1.3 miles south-east) and Grand Arcade (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Highgate Hill and Barfield Allotments Nature Park.
- Local schools include Ashmole Academy (under half a mile north) and Salcombe School (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The New Crown pub (less than half a mile north)
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
As a London location, Southgate is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Nearby places to Southgate
What else we do in Southgate
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Send us the running order and speech times
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. In Southgate, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Read more
- 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