Greater London · England
Wedding paella catering in Wallington, Greater London
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Wallington and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering near Wallington
Wedding paella catering in Wallington, made fresh on the day
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served straight away. We plan it around your speeches and photos. We cook Spanish desserts, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast, and typical bookings are for destination-style celebrations at home and sharing-style wedding meals.
In Wallington, getting guests from ceremony to reception is part of the plan. The paella can be cooking while everyone makes their way over, so it is ready when they arrive. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Wallington (SM6, SM5)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. 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.
Why choose Love Paella in Wallington
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- We cover Wallington and the whole of Greater London
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
How the day works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. In Wallington, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or SM6 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What’s in the pans
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Wallington 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 will advise.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Getting married in Wallington?
Wallington is about 2 miles west of Croydon, in Greater London. For a wedding in Wallington, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Wallington is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Wallington has its own station, Wallington station. Planning photos in Carshalton Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
Here we cover the SM6 and SM5 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Your wedding could be at a home on Wallington Square, London Road and Maldon Road or the roads around them. With the A237 and B271 close by, Wallington is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Bandonhill (1 mile east), Carshalton (1 mile west), Beddington (1 mile north-east), The Wrythe (1 mile north-west) and Roundshaw (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Mary's Hospital For Children (1.4 miles south-west) and Honeywood Museum (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Sutton Ecology Centre Grounds and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near Wallington include Wallington County Grammar School (under half a mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Dukes Head Public House (within half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (2.2 miles west)
Wallington: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Carshalton Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Yes. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What affects the price in Wallington
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we’re needed on site
- Parking and unloading
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Occasions we cook for in Wallington
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
If you’re marrying at a church near Wallington, such as Church of the Holy Trinity, 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.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deadline for final numbers
Also near Wallington
What else we do in Wallington
- 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