West Sussex · England
Wedding paella catering in Ashurst, West Sussex
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Ashurst. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding paella catering in Ashurst
About our wedding paella catering in Ashurst
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Whether it is spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and informal wedding breakfasts, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and Spanish desserts for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Ashurst often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Ashurst (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
We typically set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Where we can cook in Ashurst
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Paella covers them with separate pans. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Ashurst: your questions answered
How far is Ashurst from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Ashurst?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
What if our speeches run late?
Tell us and we will adjust. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Ashurst
Ashurst is about 7 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. For wedding paella catering in Ashurst, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 11 miles away.
Knepp Wildland nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Ashurst suits an outdoor reception.
We cook at weddings all over the BN44 postcode area and the streets around it. From Church Lane and School Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For weddings just outside Ashurst, we cover Partridge Green (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (2 miles north-west), Wiston (2 miles south-west), Littleworth (3 miles north) and Ashington (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles east) and Littlehampton (12 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Steyning Museum (3.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
- Nearby, you’ll find Fountain Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, sunset in Ashurst 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.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Other catering in Ashurst
Occasions we cook for in Ashurst
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Farm and barn venues
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
If you are marrying at a church near Ashurst, such as The Parish Church of St James, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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