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Wedding Paella Catering for Waddon events
Paella 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 Waddon.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Live wedding paella catering in Waddon
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Waddon
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. On the menu are a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas, and we are frequently booked for vow renewals and civil ceremonies and informal wedding breakfasts.
London weddings around Waddon 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. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Where
- Waddon (CR0, CR2, SM6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Waddon
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. For a summer wedding in Waddon, 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 normally 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.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by 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
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. 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
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Catering across Greater London, including Waddon
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Waddon is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
Places near Waddon
What else we do in Waddon
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
Send us the date, your venue or CR0 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
FAQs for Waddon
Which station should guests use for Waddon?
Waddon has its own station: Waddon station.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St George?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
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 cater for suppliers?
Of course. Include suppliers in your numbers.
Do you come to Waddon?
We do. Waddon is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What if photos overrun?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Pick a serving style
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Planning a paella wedding in Waddon
Waddon is about 1 mile west of Croydon, in Greater London. Tell us where your wedding in Waddon will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Waddon is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Addington Palace (3.1 miles east) and Kingswood House (4.8 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. For outdoor photos, Duppas Hill is close by, and the countryside around Waddon suits an outdoor reception.
Wedding paella catering in CR0, CR2 and SM6 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Abbey Road, Alton Road and Epsom Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. For weddings just outside Waddon, we cover Old Town (1 mile north-east), Bandonhill (1 mile west), Beddington (1 mile north-west), Russell Hill (1 mile south-west) and Roundshaw (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Borough of Croydon (0.8 miles north-east) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (0.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Waddon includes Duppas Hill and Roundshaw Downs.
- Schools near Waddon include St Andrew's CofE School (within half a mile north) and Rutherford School (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Waddon Hotel (less than half a mile north-west)
- 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