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Wedding paella catering in Barnham, West Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Barnham and across West Sussex.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Rustic barn weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Live wedding paella catering in Barnham
About our wedding paella catering in Barnham
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. We cook table tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast, and typical bookings are for big weddings with every diet and weddings in a marquee or garden.
Near Barnham, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Barnham (PO22)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Barnham weddings: local tips
Barnham is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. From the centre of Barnham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Barnham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 22 miles away.
WWT Arundel nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Barnham suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St Mary frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Barnham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. With the coast within about 4 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Wedding paella catering in PO22 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Garden Crescent, Dollery Road and Goodacres, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. If your venue is just outside Barnham, we also cover West Barnham (1 mile north-west), Walberton (1 mile north-east), Yapton (1 mile south-east), Eastergate (1 mile north-west) and Lidsey (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-west) and Tote Copse Castle (2.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Murrell Arms (under half a mile west)
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of people
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Barnham, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you do not have to.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Barnham: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Barnham?
Barnham has its own station: Barnham station.
Do you come out to small places like Barnham?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Barnham?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Will you talk to our venue?
Of course. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Nearby places to Barnham
What else we do in Barnham
Paella compared with other options
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Catering across West Sussex, including Barnham
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Barnham
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Farm and barn venues
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Parties after a register office wedding
Put the station on your invitation: Barnham station is in Barnham itself.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Golden-hour photos in Barnham at midsummer come around 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.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Barnham? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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- 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