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Wedding paella catering in Boxgrove, West Sussex
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Boxgrove and West Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Farm and barn venues
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Big weddings with every diet
Book wedding paella catering in Boxgrove
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Boxgrove
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Whether it is garden and marquee weddings and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts, we will put together a menu of Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas for your guests.
Rural weddings around Boxgrove have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Boxgrove (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, sunset in Boxgrove 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.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Getting married in Boxgrove?
Boxgrove is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in Boxgrove, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cook in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
Historic houses near Boxgrove include Goodwood House (1.5 miles north-west) and West Dean House (4.3 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Put the station on your invitation: Chichester station is about 3.5 miles away. The sea is within about 6 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in PO18, we can cook for your guests. Whether your wedding is on The Street, Priory Close and Kirkby Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at weddings in Halnaker (1 mile north), Tangmere (1 mile south), Strettington (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north-west) and Westerton (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Chichester Centre (2.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Levin Down.
- Local schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (2.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Winterton Arms Public House (0.9 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
Why choose live paella in Boxgrove?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Boxgrove and the whole of West Sussex
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Boxgrove: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Boxgrove?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Can you cook near the sea around Boxgrove?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you cater the whole day?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Perfect for your wedding in Boxgrove
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Food for evening guests
- Parties after a register office wedding
For outdoor photos, Levin Down is close by.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Travel and parking costs
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Pick a serving style
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
- 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