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Wedding paella catering in Broadbridge Heath, West Sussex
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Broadbridge Heath and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Weddings with mixed diets
Wedding paella catering in Broadbridge Heath
The process
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. In Broadbridge Heath, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your wedding 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.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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About our wedding paella catering in Broadbridge Heath
Saffron and garlic in the air has everyone looking forward to dinner long before it’s served. We’re frequently asked to cater informal wedding breakfasts and destination-style celebrations at home, serving canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and table tapas.
For a smaller place like Broadbridge Heath, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We need level ground and access. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Where
- Broadbridge Heath (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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FAQs for Broadbridge Heath
We are having a ceremony at St. John's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on presentation and service.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
What about supplier meals?
Just add them to your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Broadbridge Heath? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Planning a paella wedding in Broadbridge Heath
Broadbridge Heath is about 2 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Weddings in Broadbridge Heath are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Christs Hospital station is about 1.2 miles away. Warnham LNR nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Broadbridge Heath suits an outdoor reception. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in RH12, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Church Road, Broadbridge Way and Sargent Way or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Broadbridge Heath, we also cover Tower Hill (1 mile south-east), Warnham (2 miles north), Horsham (2 miles east), Itchingfield (2 miles south-west) and Rowhook (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (8 miles east), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Broadfield (7 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south) and Billingshurst (5 miles south-west).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (1.7 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR.
- Local schools include Tanbridge House School (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Shelley Arms (within half a mile north-east)
Paella compared with other options
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Broadbridge Heath
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
What wedding paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Pick a serving style
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Events we cater in Broadbridge Heath
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Broadbridge Heath, people book us for events such as:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Rustic barn weddings
If you’re marrying at a church near Broadbridge Heath, such as St. John's Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Broadbridge Heath
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- 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