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Wedding Paella Catering for West Silvertown events
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in West Silvertown and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Blessings and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering in West Silvertown
Wedding paella catering in West Silvertown, cooked live
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. Whether it is evening wedding food and receptions after an intimate ceremony, we will put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and canapé tapas for your guests.
London weddings around West Silvertown 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’s a ventilated spot to cook. In London, parking and loading need planning early. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- West Silvertown (E16, SE10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in West Silvertown
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Food for evening guests
For outdoor photos, Gilbert's Pit is close by.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
Questions from West Silvertown
What’s the nearest station to West Silvertown for guests?
The closest is Custom House station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can you cook in Thames Barrier Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you offer tastings?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we will explain how it works.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Greater London, including West Silvertown
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Towns and villages near West Silvertown
More for events in West Silvertown
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
As a London location, West Silvertown is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, sunset in West Silvertown is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Weddings in West Silvertown: venues, ceremonies and travel
West Silvertown is about 1 mile south of Canning Town, in Greater London. Across the E16 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you are marrying at a church near West Silvertown, such as St Barnabas' Church, 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. Nearby historic houses include Queen's House (2 miles south-west) and Eastbury Manor House (3.9 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Wherever your wedding is in E16 and SE10, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wedding could be at a home on Bell Lane, Knights Road and Bradfield Road. If your venue is just outside West Silvertown, we also cover Silvertown (1 mile south-east), Custom House (1 mile north-east), Royal Docks (1 mile east), Canning Town (1 mile north) and Limmo Peninsula (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.4 miles east) and East Ham (2.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Gilbert's Pit and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Royal Docks Academy (0.7 miles north-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Tidal Basin Tavern (0.5 miles north-west)
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
What’s in the pans
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
We usually set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
- 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