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Wedding paella catering in Chidham, West Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Chidham and across West Sussex.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Book wedding paella catering in Chidham
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
How our wedding paella catering works in Chidham
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. For spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and farm and barn venues, we can cook canapé tapas, table tapas and Spanish desserts.
Rural weddings around Chidham have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Chidham (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
How we price wedding paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
Planning wedding paella catering in Chidham? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Chidham
Also in Chidham
How the day works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. In Chidham, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Send us the running order and speech times
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Weddings in Chidham: venues, ceremonies and travel
Chidham is about 4 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. For wedding paella catering in Chidham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 23 miles away.
Nutborne Marshes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (4.1 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. With the coast within about 6 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
We cater weddings across PO18 and the streets around it. Local streets include Chidham Lane, Harbour Way and Cot Lane; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Chidham for wedding paella catering include Nutbourne (1 mile north-west), Bosham (1 mile east), Broadbridge (1 mile east), Hambrook (1 mile north) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (4 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (3 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (4.1 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (4.6 miles east). Open spaces near Chidham include Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
- Schools near Chidham include Bourne Community College (2.1 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bosham Free House Public House And Restaurant (0.6 miles north)
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Chidham
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
Who books wedding paella catering in Chidham?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Farm and barn venues
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
If you’re marrying at a church near Chidham, such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
- How long the team stays
FAQs for Chidham
Is Chidham close to London?
About 57 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Chidham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from canapés to evening food.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
- 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