West Sussex · England
Wedding paella catering in Cowfold, 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 in Cowfold.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Garden and marquee weddings
Wedding paella catering for Cowfold events
Planning a paella wedding in Cowfold
Cowfold is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Weddings in Cowfold are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
Knepp Wildland nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Wherever your wedding is in RH13, we can cook for your guests. Your wedding could be at a home on Oakfield Road, Acorn Avenue and Holm Oaks. For weddings just outside Cowfold, we cover Kent Street (1 mile south-east), Wineham (2 miles south-east), Shermanbury (2 miles south), Crosspost (3 miles east) and Twineham Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (4.9 miles east). The countryside around Cowfold includes Knepp Wildland.
How our wedding paella catering works in Cowfold
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. Whether it is informal wedding breakfasts and barn and farm weddings, we will put together a menu of table tapas, Spanish desserts and evening paella and more.
There is something special about a country wedding near Cowfold, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Cowfold (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Golden-hour photos in Cowfold at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
Perfect for your wedding in Cowfold
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Cowfold:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Evening wedding food
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Towns and villages near Cowfold
What else we do in Cowfold
About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Cowfold: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Cowfold?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Cowfold from London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How many different paellas?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- 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