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Wedding paella catering in Bepton Common, West Sussex
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Bepton Common and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
Wedding paella catering near Bepton Common
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Wedding paella catering in Bepton Common, cooked live
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. Whether it is weddings with a Spanish theme and farm and barn venues, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and Spanish desserts and more.
Rural weddings around Bepton Common have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- Bepton Common (GU29)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Bepton Common? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Events we cater in Bepton Common
Mixed diets are easy, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Food for evening guests
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Garden and marquee weddings
Iping and Stedham Commons nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if it rains
- How long the team stays
- Who provides the crockery
- Space, access and power needs
How we price wedding paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Why choose live paella in Bepton Common?
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Bepton Common
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Bepton Common
Bepton Common is about 8 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in Bepton Common, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near Bepton Common, such as Roman Catholic Church of Divine Motherhood, 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. Historic houses near Bepton Common include Cowdray House (1.3 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Bepton Common, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Anywhere in GU29, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Bepton Road and Severals Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover weddings in Midhurst (1 mile north-east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south-east), Minsted (1 mile west), West Lavington (1 mile east) and Stedham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (14 miles east) and Billingshurst (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Midhurst Community Hospital (1.4 miles north-east) and Midhurst Museum (1 mile north-east). Open spaces near Bepton Common include Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Schools near Bepton Common include St Margaret's Convent (0.9 miles north-east) and Midhurst Rother College (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak Public House (0.8 miles east)
Common questions in Bepton Common
How far is Bepton Common from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it’s served.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Bepton Common?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What about supplier meals?
Of course. Include suppliers in your numbers and we will plan for them.
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How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. For a summer wedding in Bepton Common, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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