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Wedding Paella Catering for Bury events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Bury. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Evening food for extra guests
Book wedding paella catering in Bury
Weddings in Bury: venues, ceremonies and travel
Bury is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Across the RH20 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Bury to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
Amberley Wild Brooks nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Amberley station, about 1.2 miles south-east. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Bury, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
For wedding paella catering in RH20, we plan around your venue. Local streets include The Street, Houghton Lane and Coombe Crescent; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. For weddings just outside Bury, we cover West Burton (1 mile north-west), Amberley (1 mile east), Watersfield (2 miles north), Cross Gate (2 miles east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Amberley Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
- Nearby schools include Dorset House School (within half a mile east)
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Bury
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. Whether it’s wedding receptions after a small ceremony and evening food for extra guests, we will put together a menu of canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast and more.
A wedding in a small place like Bury often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Bury (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. In Bury, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by 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.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Pick a serving style
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Where we can cook in Bury
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Bury
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
Events we cater in Bury
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Evening food for extra guests
Historic houses near Bury include Bignor Roman Villa (1.7 miles north-west) and Parham House (3.1 miles east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
Why choose live paella in Bury?
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Questions from Bury
Do you come out to small places like Bury?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We are having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St John the Evangelist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
What about supplier meals?
Just add them to your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Nearby places to Bury
What else we do in Bury
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What affects the price in Bury
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
- 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