West Sussex · England
Wedding paella catering in East Lavant, West Sussex
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in East Lavant: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Live wedding paella catering in East Lavant
Wedding paella catering in East Lavant, cooked live
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal. On the menu are Spanish desserts, evening paella and table tapas, and we’re often booked for civil partnerships and vow renewals and weddings with lots of dietary needs.
Near East Lavant, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- East Lavant (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a paella wedding in East Lavant
East Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether your wedding is in the middle of East Lavant or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 27 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (1.5 miles east) and West Dean House (2.6 miles north). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
For wedding paella catering in PO18, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your wedding is on Pook Lane, Fordwater Road and Shop Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at weddings in Mid Lavant (1 mile north-west), Westerton (2 miles south-east), Westhampnett (2 miles south-east), Waterbeach (2 miles east) and Maudlin (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (2 miles south) and The Chichester City Museum (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Bishop Luffa School (2.2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Common questions in East Lavant
Which station should guests use for East Lavant?
Chichester station, about 2.5 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like East Lavant?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What if the timings change?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Can paella feel formal?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you cater in East Lavant?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including East Lavant and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, use our quote form.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. For a summer wedding in East Lavant, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in East Lavant
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Stoke Down nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The wet-weather plan
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Also near East Lavant
More for events in East Lavant
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
About the dishes
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in East Lavant
- Drinks service on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in East Lavant? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
- 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