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Wedding paella catering in Danehill, West Sussex
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Danehill and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Evening wedding food
Wedding paella catering for Danehill events
Planning a paella wedding in Danehill
Danehill is about 5 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We cook at weddings in homes, gardens and venues in Danehill. Danehill is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Danehill to Brighton (15 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Priest House (4 miles north-west) and Gravetye Manor (4.8 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. For outdoor photos, Brickfield Meadow is close by. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Danehill, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Anywhere in RH17, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include London Road, Lewes Road and Oaktree Cottages, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Other places close to Danehill for wedding paella catering include Chelwood Common (1 mile north-east), Furner's Green (1 mile south), Horsted Keynes (1 mile west), Birchgrove (1 mile north) and Chelwood Gate (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (5 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-west), East Grinstead (7 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (1.7 miles west) and Princess Royal Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
Wedding paella catering in Danehill, cooked live
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Whether it’s big weddings with every diet and rustic barn weddings, we’ll put together a menu of table tapas, evening paella and canapé tapas and more.
Rural weddings around Danehill have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Danehill (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Danehill and the whole of West Sussex
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Golden-hour photos in Danehill at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or RH17 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Working with your venue
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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Places near Danehill
Other catering in Danehill
Common questions in Danehill
What’s the nearest station to Danehill for guests?
Haywards Heath station, about 5 miles west of the centre.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you offer tastings?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we will explain how it works.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it is served.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
- 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