West Sussex · England
Wedding paella catering in Chelwood Common, West Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Chelwood Common and the surrounding area.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Garden and marquee weddings
Wedding paella catering for Chelwood Common events
What wedding paella catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- How long we are needed on site
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
About our wedding paella catering in Chelwood Common
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Whether it’s marquee and garden weddings and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts, we can cook canapé tapas, table tapas and evening paella and more.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Chelwood Common, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Chelwood Common (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Weddings in Chelwood Common: venues, ceremonies and travel
Chelwood Common is about 6 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. For a wedding in Chelwood Common, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Priest House (3.9 miles north-west) and Standen (4.5 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. Brickfield Meadow nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cater weddings across RH17. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Baxters Lane, Tanyard Lane and Box's Lane or the roads around them. For weddings just outside Chelwood Common, we cover Chelwood Gate (1 mile north), Danehill (1 mile south-west), Birchgrove (1 mile north-west), Furner's Green (2 miles south) and Nutley (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Waterbury Castle (2.3 miles west) and Heaven Farm Museum (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Chelwood Common includes Brickfield Meadow.
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Occasions we cook for in Chelwood Common
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Big weddings with every diet
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Evening food for extra guests
If you’re marrying at a church near Chelwood Common, such as Chelwood Gate 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.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether VAT is included
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you do not have to.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. 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 Chelwood Common, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by 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
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Chelwood Common, and we will put together a menu and price.
Related guides
Is live paella right for your wedding?
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across West Sussex, including Chelwood Common
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Chelwood Common
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
We’re having a ceremony at Chelwood Gate Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Chelwood Common.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chelwood Common? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- 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