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Wedding paella catering in Bosham Hoe, West Sussex
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Bosham Hoe.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Evening wedding food
- Parties after a register office wedding
Live wedding paella catering in Bosham Hoe
What affects the price in Bosham Hoe
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will put together a menu and price.
Wedding paella catering in Bosham Hoe, cooked live
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. On the menu are Spanish desserts, table tapas and evening paella, and we’re often booked for weddings with mixed diets and wedding receptions after a small ceremony.
Rural weddings around Bosham Hoe have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Bosham Hoe (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Where we can cook in Bosham Hoe
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Bosham Hoe
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
If things run late, and we’ll adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Planning a paella wedding in Bosham Hoe
Bosham Hoe is about 3 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. From the centre of Bosham Hoe to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Bosham Hoe is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 25 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Bosham station, about 1.9 miles north. Nutborne Marshes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Bosham Hoe suits an outdoor reception.
Wedding paella catering in PO18 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your wedding is on Hoe Lane and Smuggler's Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Bosham Hoe for wedding paella catering include Bosham (1 mile north), West Itchenor (1 mile south-west), Broadbridge (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north-west) and Apuldram (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (3.1 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (3.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Stoke Down and Nutborne Marshes.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. Golden-hour photos in Bosham Hoe at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Bosham Hoe questions
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Bosham Hoe close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
What if photos overrun?
We plan for it. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it is served at its best.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Occasions we cook for in Bosham Hoe
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
In Bosham Hoe and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Rustic barn weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Marquee and garden weddings
If you are marrying at a church near Bosham Hoe, such as The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
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- Space, access and power needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
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More for events in Bosham Hoe
- 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