Greater London · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Telegraph Hill events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Telegraph Hill and across Greater London.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Book wedding paella catering in Telegraph Hill
About our wedding paella catering in Telegraph Hill
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn has everyone looking forward to dinner. Whether it is weddings in a marquee or garden and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts, we will put together a menu of Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and table tapas and more.
In Telegraph Hill, getting guests from ceremony to reception is part of the plan. The paella can be cooking while everyone makes their way over, ready to serve on arrival. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Location
- Telegraph Hill (SE4, SE15, SE14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your wedding in Telegraph Hill
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it is flexible.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Barn and farm weddings
If you are marrying at a church near Telegraph Hill, such as St Catherine's Hatcham, 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.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who provides the crockery
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
- VAT, if it applies
More for events in Telegraph Hill
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Telegraph Hill is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: 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
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
Common questions in Telegraph Hill
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Catherine's Hatcham?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in Fordham Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can we try the food first?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we will explain how it works.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Pick a serving style
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
What affects the price in Telegraph Hill
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we are needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a paella wedding in Telegraph Hill
Telegraph Hill is about 1 mile south-west of New Cross, in Greater London. Wherever your wedding is in the SE4 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Put the station on your invitation: Brockley station is in Telegraph Hill itself. Historic houses near Telegraph Hill include Queen's House (2 miles north-east) and Kingswood House (2.9 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
We cook at weddings all over SE4, SE15 and SE14. Your wedding could be at a home on Mona Road, Pepys Road and Kitto Road. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Nunhead (1 mile south-west), New Cross (1 mile north-east), Peckham (1 mile north-west), St Johns (1 mile east) and Brockley (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north).
A little further out are Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.4 miles east) and Nunhead (under half a mile west). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and New Cross Gate Cutting.
- Nearby schools include Haberdashers' Hatcham College (under half a mile north) and Southwark Free School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Brockley Barge pub (within half a mile south-east)
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Golden-hour photos in Telegraph Hill at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
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
For event organisers in Telegraph Hill
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Telegraph Hill
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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