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Wedding paella catering in Durfold Wood, West Sussex
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Durfold Wood.
- Food for evening guests
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
Live wedding paella catering in Durfold Wood
Wedding paella catering in Durfold Wood, made fresh on the day
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. For weddings with a Spanish theme and rustic barn weddings, we’ll put together a menu of Spanish desserts, evening paella and canapé tapas for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Durfold Wood often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Durfold Wood (RH14)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. In Durfold Wood, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Durfold Wood questions
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Durfold Wood?
Witley station, about 4.5 miles north-west of the centre.
What if our speeches run late?
We plan for it. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it is ready when you are.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you cater the whole day?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from canapés to evening food.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
How we price wedding paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
Planning wedding paella catering in Durfold Wood? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Perfect for your wedding in Durfold Wood
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
If you are marrying at a church near Durfold Wood, such as Holy Trinity Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
Why choose live paella in Durfold Wood?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Events in Durfold Wood and across West Sussex
- A clear, itemised quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Planning a paella wedding in Durfold Wood
Durfold Wood is about 11 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From the centre of Durfold Wood to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Durfold Wood to Guildford (11 miles away).
Shillinglee Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Durfold Wood suits an outdoor reception. Put the station on your invitation: Witley station is about 4.5 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Durfold Wood, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cook at weddings all over RH14. From Dunsfold Road and Durfold Wood or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For weddings just outside Durfold Wood, we cover Plaistow (1 mile south-east), Ifold (2 miles south-east), Alfold Bars (3 miles east), Loxwood (3 miles east) and Alfold (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (11 miles east), Storrington (13 miles south-east), Billingshurst (7 miles south-east), Bewbush (15 miles east), Roffey (12 miles east) and Southwater (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (5.8 miles west). Not far away are Shillinglee Lake and Hydon's Ball.
- 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