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Wedding paella catering in West Wickham, Greater London
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in West Wickham and the surrounding area.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Book wedding paella catering in West Wickham
Common questions in West Wickham
What about parking in West Wickham?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
We’re having a ceremony at St Francis of Assisi: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What if photos overrun?
It happens. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it’s served at its best.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Wedding paella catering in West Wickham, cooked live
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. We are frequently asked to cater weddings in a marquee or garden and weddings with mixed diets, serving table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts.
In West Wickham, getting guests from ceremony to reception is part of the plan. The paella can be cooking while everyone makes their way over, ready to serve on arrival. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- West Wickham (BR4, CR0, BR3)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Golden-hour photos in West Wickham at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Fast service from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
West Wickham is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Who books wedding paella catering in West Wickham?
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in West Wickham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Farm and barn venues
If you are hoping for photos in Millers Pond, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- How bad weather is handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- If the price includes VAT
What wedding paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in West Wickham, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Getting married in West Wickham?
West Wickham is about 2 miles south of Beckenham, in Greater London. We bring wedding paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in West Wickham and nearby villages. We cater in 764 places across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: West Wickham station is in West Wickham itself. Bramley Bank nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Here we cover the BR4, CR0 and BR3 postcode area. Your wedding could be at a home on Ash Road, Kent Road and Oak Avenue or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Coney Hall (1 mile south), Spring Park (1 mile west), Eden Park (1 mile north), Hayes (1 mile east) and Addington (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.2 miles north-east) and The Mall (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near West Wickham include Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Schools near West Wickham include Langley Park School for Girls (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wheatsheaf pub (less than half a mile west)
- 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