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Wedding Paella Catering in West Ham
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in West Ham and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Rustic barn weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
Wedding paella catering near West Ham
Weddings in West Ham: venues, ceremonies and travel
West Ham is about 2 miles west of East Ham, in Greater London. Give us the address of your wedding in West Ham, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. West Ham is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Historic houses near West Ham include Sutton House (2.9 miles west) and Valentines Mansion (3.5 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of All Saints often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
We cook at weddings all over the E15, E13 and E7 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Plaistow Grove, Willis Road and Moorey Close or the roads around them. Other places close to West Ham for wedding paella catering include Upton (1 mile north-east), Greengate (1 mile south-east), Maryland (1 mile north-west), Stratford (1 mile north-west) and Plaistow (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Passmore Edwards Museum (0.6 miles north) and Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (0.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Schools near West Ham include West Ham Church School (under half a mile south) and St Bonaventure's RC School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Earl Of Derby Public House (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include County Borough of West Ham (0.6 miles north-west)
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in West Ham
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn has everyone looking forward to dinner long before it is served. We cook Spanish desserts, evening paella and canapé tapas, and we’re often booked for weddings with mixed diets and parties after a register office wedding.
In West Ham, getting guests from ceremony to reception is part of the plan. Paella can be cooking while they’re on the move, so it’s ready when they arrive. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- West Ham (E15, E13, E7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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 tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why West Ham hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Fast service from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
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The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Where we can cook in West Ham
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Level ground for the pans and burners
As a London location, West Ham is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in West Ham
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. At midsummer, sunset in West Ham is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in West Ham
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Send us the running order and speech times
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
West Ham: your questions answered
What about parking in West Ham?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Can you cook in West Ham Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you cater in West Ham?
We do. We cook at events in West Ham and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What affects the price in West Ham
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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