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Wedding Paella Catering in West Peckham
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in West Peckham.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Farm and barn venues
Live wedding paella catering in West Peckham
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. In West Peckham, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in West Peckham
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. On the menu are a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and evening paella, and we are regularly asked to cater spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and evening food for extra guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near West Peckham, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
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Also in West Peckham
Planning a paella wedding in West Peckham
West Peckham is about 5 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Weddings in West Peckham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 922 places across Kent. Our events stretch from West Peckham to London (26 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Wateringbury station is about 2.7 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (1.9 miles north-west) and Ightham Mote (4 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
For wedding paella catering in ME18, we plan around your venue and timings. From Church Road and Mereworth Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to West Peckham for wedding paella catering include Swanton (1 mile north), Mereworth (1 mile north-east), Goose Green (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile north) and Herne Pound (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Hadlow Tower museum (2 miles south-west) and Ightham Court (4.4 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Hadlow Rural Community School (2.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Swan on the Green pub (within half a mile south-west)
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Occasions we cook for in West Peckham
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
These are some of the occasions we cater around West Peckham:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Rustic barn weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Dunstan often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- Who provides the crockery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each dish
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
If things run late, and we will adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Common questions in West Peckham
Is West Peckham close to London?
About 26 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for West Peckham?
The closest is Wateringbury station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you come to West Peckham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including West Peckham and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What if the timings change?
It happens. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it’s served at its best.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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