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Wedding paella catering in West Hampstead, Greater London
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in West Hampstead. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering in West Hampstead
West Hampstead questions
We are having a ceremony at Presbyterian Church Of St Andrew: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Could we have live paella in Kilburn Grange Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain the options.
What if photos overrun?
It happens. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it is served at its best.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in West Hampstead
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. Typical bookings include evening wedding food and big weddings with every diet, serving a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
London weddings around West Hampstead often 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. Plan parking and loading early. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- West Hampstead (NW3, NW6, NW2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a paella wedding in West Hampstead
West Hampstead is about 3 miles north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Tell us where your wedding in West Hampstead will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. We cook right across the region, from West Hampstead to London (about 6 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Westbere Copse is close by, and the countryside around West Hampstead suits an outdoor reception. If you’re marrying at a church near West Hampstead, such as Presbyterian Church Of St Andrew, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
We cook at weddings all over NW3, NW6 and NW2 and the streets around it. From Mill Lane, Acol Road and Ajax Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. With the A502 close by, West Hampstead is easy for us to reach for your wedding. Other places close to West Hampstead for wedding paella catering include Fortune Green (1 mile west), Hampstead (1 mile east), Greenhill (1 mile east), Childs Hill (1 mile north-west) and Vale of Health (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (4.7 miles south-east) and New End Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
- Schools near West Hampstead include St Anthony's Preparatory School (0.5 miles east) and South Hampstead High School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Holly Bush pub (0.5 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Frognal and Fitzjohns (under half a mile east)
Perfect for your wedding in West Hampstead
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Put the station on your invitation: Finchley Road & Frognal station is in West Hampstead itself.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if it rains
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Why choose live paella in West Hampstead?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- We cover West Hampstead and the whole of Greater London
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
We generally set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
What’s in the pans
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in West Hampstead? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Also near West Hampstead
Also in West Hampstead
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
As a London location, West Hampstead is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in West Hampstead
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
What wedding paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, sunset in West Hampstead is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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