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Wedding paella catering in Cootham, West Sussex
Planning wedding paella catering in Cootham? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Food for evening guests
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Planning an event in Cootham?
Common questions in Cootham
Is Cootham close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Cootham for guests?
Pulborough station, about 3.3 miles north-west of the centre.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cater in Cootham?
We do. We cook at events in Cootham and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from canapés to evening food.
How our wedding paella catering works in Cootham
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. On the menu are Spanish desserts, table tapas and evening paella, and we are regularly asked to cater garden and marquee weddings and farm and barn venues.
There is something special about a country wedding near Cootham, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Cootham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose wedding paella catering in Cootham?
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Farm and barn venues
If you are marrying at a church near Cootham, such as Cootham Village Hall, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Questions to ask before booking
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- Space, access and power needs
What affects the price in Cootham
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Book early for summer Saturdays
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Planning a paella wedding in Cootham
Cootham is about 7 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. For wedding paella catering in Cootham, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Pulborough station is about 3.3 miles away. Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Cootham suits an outdoor reception. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Cootham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wherever your wedding is in RH20, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on Warren Croft, Pulborough Road and The Crescent or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Storrington (1 mile east), Wiggonholt (2 miles north-west), Sullington (2 miles south-east), West Chiltington Common (2 miles north) and Abingworth (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south).
Nearby you will also find The Storrington And District Museum (1 mile east) and Amberley Castle (3.2 miles west). The countryside around Cootham includes Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Cootham include Rydon Community College (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Crown Inn (within half a mile west)
Live paella or other catering?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Cootham
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
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What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. Golden-hour photos in Cootham at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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