West Sussex · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Avisford events
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Avisford and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Wedding paella catering in Avisford
Wedding paella catering in Avisford, cooked live
Evening paella is a favourite: it is hot, filling and quick to serve, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. Popular choices include a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and table tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and wedding receptions after a small ceremony.
There is something special about a country wedding near Avisford, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Avisford (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Pick a serving style
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
After service, we pack down our cooking area; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Occasions we cook for in Avisford
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
If you are marrying at a church near Avisford, such as Church of St Mary, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- The venue requirements
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Avisford
Avisford is about 4 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in Avisford, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Barnham station, about 1.7 miles south-west. WWT Arundel nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the South Downs National Park within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
Here we cover the BN18 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Avisford, we also cover Binsted (1 mile east), Walberton (1 mile south-west), Slindon Common (1 mile north-west), Slindon (1 mile north-west) and West Barnham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
A little further out are Arundel Castle (2.6 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles east). Not far away are Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Avisford include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.8 miles south-west)
Questions from Avisford
Do you come out to small places like Avisford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Avisford close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
What wedding paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we are needed on site
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will put together a menu and price.
Also near Avisford
Other catering in Avisford
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. In Avisford, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- First, we check 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, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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