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Wedding Paella Catering for Church Norton events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Church Norton and the surrounding area.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Evening food for extra guests
Wedding paella catering in Church Norton
Wedding paella catering in Church Norton, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. We’re frequently asked to cater big weddings with every diet and receptions after an intimate ceremony, serving table tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
A wedding in a small place like Church Norton often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Church Norton (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Church Norton
Church Norton is about 1 mile north-east of Selsey, in West Sussex. We cater weddings at gardens, halls and venues around Church Norton. Church Norton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 29 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Bognor Regis station is about 4.9 miles away. With the coast within about 2 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area. Your wedding could be at a home on Grange Lane and Rectory Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Church Norton for wedding paella catering include Selsey (1 mile south-west), Keynor Estate (2 miles north-west), Pagham (2 miles north-east), Sidlesham (2 miles north) and Nyetimber (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles north-east), Chichester (6 miles north), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Selsey Lifeboat Museum (1.5 miles south) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (5.1 miles north-east).
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- We cover Church Norton and the whole of West Sussex
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Church Norton questions
How far is Church Norton from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Church Norton?
The closest is Bognor Regis station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
We can. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
How we price wedding paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
Planning wedding paella catering in Church Norton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Church Norton
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Food for evening guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Wilfrid's Chapel frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Step by step
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. For a summer wedding in Church Norton, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Towns and villages near Church Norton
More for events in Church Norton
- 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