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Wedding Paella Catering in St James's
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in St James's: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Rustic barn weddings
Planning an event in St James's?
How our wedding paella catering works in St James's
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it is best served right away. We time it around your speeches and photos. Typical bookings include sharing-style wedding meals and garden and marquee weddings, serving table tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast.
In St James's, getting guests from ceremony to reception is part of the plan. Paella can be cooking while they’re on the move, so it is ready when they arrive. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- St James's (W1F, W1D, W1J)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Pick a serving style
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you don’t have to.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue does not.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near St James's
St James's is about 1 mile south-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Weddings in St James's are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 764 places in Greater London.
Historic houses near St James's include Marlborough House (less than half a mile south-west) and Burlington House (within half a mile west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. For outdoor photos, St. James's Park Lake is close by, and the countryside around St James's suits an outdoor reception.
This part of Greater London takes in W1F, W1D and W1J. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Duck Lane, Bruton Lane and Bridle Lane or the roads around them. St James's is on the A4 and A400, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Chinatown (1 mile north), Charing Cross (1 mile east), Soho (1 mile north), West End (1 mile north-east) and Burlington Estate (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find St James Workhouse (under half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (1.4 miles east). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include LITE Regal International School (0.5 miles west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Tom Cribb pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include London Library (within half a mile south-west) and Westminster St James (under half a mile west)
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Also near St James's
What else we do in St James's
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Golden-hour photos in St James's at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose wedding paella catering in St James's?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
These are some of the occasions we cater in St James's and Greater London:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Parties after a register office wedding
Put the station on your invitation: St James's has its own station, London Charing Cross station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the price includes, item by item
- How bad weather is handled
Questions from St James's
Can you cook in St Anne's Churchyard?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to St James's for guests?
St James's has its own station: London Charing Cross station.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you offer tastings?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we will talk you through it.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Live paella or other catering?
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in St James's
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- How long we are needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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