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Wedding paella catering in Wanstead, Greater London
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Wanstead: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Parties after a register office wedding
Live wedding paella catering in Wanstead
About our wedding paella catering in Wanstead
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous and celebratory. For weddings with lots of dietary needs and receptions after an intimate ceremony, we will put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and canapé tapas.
London weddings around Wanstead frequently mean a ceremony at a church or register office, then a reception at a hired venue or a family garden. Live paella works well at both, as long as there is a ventilated spot to cook. Plan parking and loading early. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Wanstead (E11, E18)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. In Wanstead, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
How we price wedding paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Where we can cook in Wanstead
We will be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
As a London location, Wanstead is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Connect us with your coordinator
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Nearby places to Wanstead
Other catering in Wanstead
Getting married in Wanstead?
Wanstead is about 2 miles south of Woodford, in Greater London. We cater weddings at gardens, halls and venues around Wanstead and the surrounding area. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our events stretch from Wanstead to London (8 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Wanstead, such as Wanstead United Reformed Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. Hollow Pond nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Wanstead suits an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in E11 and E18, we can cook for your guests. From High Street, Grove Park and The Avenue or a nearby road, we can cook there. Wanstead sits on or near the A1008, so getting the burners and pans to your wedding is simple. Close by, we cover weddings in Snaresbrook (1 mile north-west), Redbridge (1 mile east), Bushwood Area of Leytonstone (1 mile south-west), Aldersbrook (1 mile south) and South Woodford (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles south-west), Marylebone (9 miles south-west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (7 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Cann Hall (1.6 miles south-west) and Wanstead Hospital (0.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Ainslie Wood.
- Local schools include Wanstead High School (under half a mile south-east) and Forest School (1 mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The George pub (within half a mile south-west)
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wanstead questions
What about parking in Wanstead?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Which station should guests use for Wanstead?
Leytonstone High Road station, about 1.4 miles south-west of the centre.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, it makes life easier. Introduce us and we will sort the details.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Live paella or other catering?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- We cover Wanstead and the whole of Greater London
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Why choose wedding paella catering in Wanstead?
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Planning photos in Valentines Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if it rains
- The venue requirements
- 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