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Wedding paella catering in Compton, West Sussex
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Compton.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Wedding paella catering in Compton
Wedding paella catering in Compton, cooked live
Paella has a natural rhythm: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We plan it around your speeches and photos. We are often asked to cater blessings and vow renewals and evening food for extra guests, with evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas.
Rural weddings around Compton have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Compton (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Compton
Compton is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in Compton, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cook in 371 places in West Sussex. Our events stretch from Compton to Southampton (22 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Compton, such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. Historic houses near Compton include Uppark (1.8 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Compton, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
For wedding paella catering in PO18, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Church Lane and School Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Other places close to Compton for wedding paella catering include East Marden (2 miles east), South Harting (3 miles north), East Harting (3 miles north-east), Chilgrove (4 miles east) and Elsted (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south), Portfield (9 miles south-east) and Yapton (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Petersfield Community Hospital (5.7 miles north) and Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles west). The countryside around Compton includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
- Local pubs include The Coach And Horses Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Also near Compton
More for events in Compton
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Pick a serving style
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Compton?
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables, which suits a relaxed wedding.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Barn and farm weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Compton Down nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
What affects the price in Compton
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. In Compton, 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. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- 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 clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
About the dishes
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Compton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Live paella or other catering?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Drinks service on request
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Compton questions
Is Compton close to London?
About 53 miles from central London.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
What about supplier meals?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
Yes. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
- 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