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Wedding Paella Catering for Dormans Park events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Dormans Park and the surrounding area.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Planning an event in Dormans Park?
Wedding paella catering in Dormans Park, made fresh on the day
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: each paella has its own pan, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. Popular choices include evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts, and we’re regularly asked to cater spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and receptions after an intimate ceremony.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Dormans Park, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Area
- Dormans Park (RH19)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Dormans Park
Is Dormans Park close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you offer tastings?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we will explain how it works.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
How we price wedding paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it 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 are happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Choose pan-side or table service
We generally set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Occasions we cook for in Dormans Park
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Farm and barn venues
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Garden and marquee weddings
Historic houses near Dormans Park include Saint Hill Manor (3.1 miles south) and Standen (3.2 miles south). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- Staff numbers and hours
Also near Dormans Park
Other catering in Dormans Park
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. In Dormans Park, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Dormans Park weddings: local tips
Dormans Park is about 1 mile north of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Dormans Park or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Dormans Park is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 22 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Dormans station, about 0.5 miles north. Hedgecourt Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Dormans Park suits an outdoor reception. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Dormans Park, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in RH19, we can cook for your guests. Your wedding could be at a home on East Hill, Furzefield Chase and Hill Crest. For weddings just outside Dormans Park, we cover Felcourt (1 mile north-west), Dormansland (1 mile north-east), East Grinstead (1 mile south), Lingfield (2 miles north) and Felbridge (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (8 miles west), Horsham (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south), Burgess Hill (14 miles south), Broadfield (9 miles south-west) and Bewbush (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Queen Victoria Hospital (1 mile south-east) and East Grinstead Museum (1.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include Baldwins Hill Primary School (1 mile south-west) and Imberhorne School (1.5 miles south-west)
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
Dishes our guests love
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
- 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