West Sussex · England
Wedding paella catering in Crockerhill, West Sussex
Looking for wedding paella catering in Crockerhill? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Rustic barn weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Book wedding paella catering in Crockerhill
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Crockerhill
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Crockerhill
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. Typical bookings include vow renewals and civil ceremonies and garden and marquee weddings, serving Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and evening paella.
Near Crockerhill, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Crockerhill (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. Golden-hour photos in Crockerhill 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.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Crockerhill
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Food for evening guests
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Barnham station, about 2.7 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether travel is included
Crockerhill questions
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
What affects the price in Crockerhill
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Why choose live paella in Crockerhill?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella is served quickly to many guests. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
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Weddings in Crockerhill: venues, ceremonies and travel
Crockerhill is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. For a wedding in Crockerhill, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Crockerhill. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Crockerhill to Brighton (24 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St Mary often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. Historic houses near Crockerhill include Goodwood House (2.6 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. With the South Downs National Park within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. With the coast within about 6 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
We cook at weddings all over PO18. We also cook at weddings in East Hampnett (1 mile south-west), Norton (1 mile south-east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south-east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Tote Copse Castle (1.4 miles south) and Chichester Centre (3.7 miles west). Not far away are Levin Down.
- Schools near Crockerhill include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Winterton Arms Public House (within half a mile west)
- 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