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Wedding paella catering in Coldwaltham, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Coldwaltham.
- Farm and barn venues
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering in Coldwaltham
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
Wedding paella catering in Coldwaltham, made fresh on the day
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. Typical bookings include informal wedding breakfasts and receptions after an intimate ceremony, with a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and table tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Coldwaltham frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Coldwaltham (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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About the dishes
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Put us in touch with your venue
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue does not.
What wedding paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space, if you can
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. In Coldwaltham, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s 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 4:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Coldwaltham, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
Why choose live paella in Coldwaltham?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Coldwaltham
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- We cover Coldwaltham and the whole of West Sussex
- Served hot, straight from the pan
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.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning a paella wedding in Coldwaltham
Coldwaltham is about 9 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Coldwaltham or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St Giles frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Coldwaltham, 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 and timings. Whether your wedding is on London Road, Old London Road and Silverdale or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Coldwaltham for wedding paella catering include Watersfield (1 mile south-west), Hardham (1 mile north-east), Lower Horncroft (1 mile north-west), Coates (2 miles north-west) and Fittleworth (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Amberley Museum (2.8 miles south) and Amberley Castle (2 miles south). The countryside around Coldwaltham includes Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Bignor Hill.
- Nearby schools include Lodge Hill Residential Centre (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Labouring Man pub (within half a mile north-east)
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Coldwaltham
Is Coldwaltham too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Coldwaltham close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can we try the food first?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we will explain how it works.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
- 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