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Wedding paella catering in St Johns, Greater London
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in St Johns: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Rustic barn weddings
Wedding paella catering in St Johns
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you do not have to.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Wedding paella catering in St Johns, made fresh on the day
Paella has a natural rhythm: 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. On the menu are evening paella, Spanish desserts and table tapas, and typical bookings are for rustic barn weddings and food for evening guests.
For a wedding in St Johns, think about how guests travel between ceremony and reception. Paella can be cooking while they’re on the move, ready to serve on arrival. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- St Johns (SE13, SE10, SE8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in St Johns
What about parking in St Johns?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Could we have live paella in Brookmill Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cover St Johns?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and St Johns is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Weddings in St Johns: venues, ceremonies and travel
St Johns is about 4 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. We bring wedding paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around St Johns. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
Nearby historic houses include Queen's House (1.1 miles north-east) and Eltham Palace (3.4 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. Put the station on your invitation: St Johns station is in St Johns itself.
Wedding paella catering in SE13, SE10 and SE8 is planned around your venue and timings. Your wedding could be at a home on Avon Road, Mill Lane and Clare Road. Main roads around St Johns include the A2210 and A2211, so getting the burners and pans to your wedding is simple. Close by, we cover weddings in New Cross (1 mile west), Deptford (1 mile north), Lewisham (1 mile south-east), Telegraph Hill (1 mile west) and Ladywell (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Miller General Hospital (within half a mile north) and Nunhead (1.4 miles west). Not far away are Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve and Tower Hill.
- Schools near St Johns include Addey and Stanhope School (less than half a mile north-west) and Laban Centre (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Wickham Arms (0.5 miles west)
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. For a summer wedding in St Johns, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and suits a relaxed style. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why St Johns hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
- We cover St Johns and the whole of Greater London
- No hidden extras in your quote
What else we do in St Johns
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Events we cater in St Johns
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
Here are some of the events we cook for in St Johns and Greater London:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Evening wedding food
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St John often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the team stays
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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