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Wedding Paella Catering for Crossbush events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Crossbush and the surrounding area.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Wedding paella catering for Crossbush events
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Wedding paella catering in Crossbush, cooked live
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. Typical bookings include vow renewals and civil ceremonies and farm and barn venues, serving a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and canapé tapas.
Near Crossbush, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Crossbush (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Crossbush
What else we do in Crossbush
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Connect us with your coordinator
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. At midsummer, sunset in Crossbush is about 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.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Crossbush weddings: local tips
Crossbush is about 2 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Weddings in Crossbush are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Crossbush is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Crossbush to Brighton (18 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Arundel station, about 0.5 miles north-west. If you are marrying at a church near Crossbush, such as The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. With the coast within about 3 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Here we cover the BN18 postcode area. Close by, we cover weddings in Warningcamp (1 mile north-east), Poling (1 mile south-east), Lyminster (1 mile south-west), Arundel (1 mile north-west) and Toddington (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (9 miles east).
A little further out are Lyminster Siege Castle (0.5 miles north) and Rustington Museum (2.8 miles south-east). Not far away are WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
Common questions in Crossbush
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.
Is Crossbush close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
What if photos overrun?
It happens. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it is served at its best.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
What wedding paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will put together a menu and price.
For event organisers in Crossbush
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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