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Wedding paella catering in Birdham, West Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Birdham and the surrounding area.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding paella catering for Birdham events
About our wedding paella catering in Birdham
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. Typical bookings include blessings and vow renewals and informal wedding breakfasts, serving Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella.
Near Birdham, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Birdham (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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What wedding paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Birdham, and we will put together a menu and price.
Birdham questions
Is Birdham close to London?
About 58 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Birdham for guests?
Fishbourne station, about 3.3 miles north of the centre.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, sunset in Birdham is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or PO20 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Birdham hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Who books wedding paella catering in Birdham?
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Birdham, people book us for events such as:
- Evening wedding food
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Sharing-style wedding meals
If you’re marrying at a church near Birdham, such as St James' Church, 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.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How long the team stays
Getting married in Birdham?
Birdham is about 4 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Weddings in Birdham are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 26 miles away.
Pilsey Island nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Birdham suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, Fishbourne station is about 3.3 miles away. With the coast within about 5 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
We cook at weddings all over PO20. Streets in the area include Old Common Close, Main Road and Walwyn Close, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Somerley (1 mile south-west), Almodington (1 mile south), Shipton Green (1 mile west), Highleigh (2 miles south-east) and Earnley (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (6 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north-east), Selsey (5 miles south-east), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles north-west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (4.1 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (4.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Pilsey Island.
- Nearby, you will find The Birdham Public House (within half a mile north-east)
- 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