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Wedding paella catering in Donnington, West Sussex
Paella 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 for events in Donnington.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Rustic barn weddings
Live wedding paella catering in Donnington
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Put us in touch with your venue
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue doesn’t.
About our wedding paella catering in Donnington
Paella has a natural rhythm: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served straight away. We plan it around your speeches and photos. For destination-style celebrations at home and sharing-style wedding meals, we’ll put together a menu of table tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Donnington frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Donnington (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Donnington
What else we do in Donnington
Live paella or other catering?
If you are weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
About the dishes
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Donnington
Is Donnington close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We are having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St George: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What about supplier meals?
Of course. Add your suppliers to the final numbers and we will plan for them.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Occasions we cook for in Donnington
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
In Donnington and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (4.8 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Questions to ask before you book
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Getting married in Donnington?
Donnington is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Donnington or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Donnington is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 27 miles away.
Nutborne Marshes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Donnington suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 1.6 miles north. With the coast within about 6 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
We cook at weddings all over the PO20 postcode area and the streets around it. Main roads around Donnington include the B2201, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Hunston (1 mile east), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (2 miles east), Chichester (2 miles north) and Portfield (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles north) and St Richard's Hospital (2.5 miles north). The countryside around Donnington includes Nutborne Marshes.
- Nearby, you will find The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. In Donnington, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Donnington? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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- 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