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Wedding Paella Catering in East Marden
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 East Marden.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Rustic barn weddings
Wedding paella catering near East Marden
Common questions in East Marden
Do you come out to small places like East Marden?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is East Marden close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can we have a tasting?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we will talk you through it.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
About our wedding paella catering in East Marden
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous and celebratory. For barn and farm weddings and parties after a register office wedding, we’ll put together a menu of evening paella, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like East Marden frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- East Marden (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in East Marden?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why East Marden hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, sunset in East Marden is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Tell us when speeches will be
If things run late, and we’ll adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Where we can cook in East Marden
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
Occasions we cook for in East Marden
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Barn and farm weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Blessings and vow renewals
Historic houses near East Marden include Uppark (2.6 miles north-west) and West Dean House (3.6 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Getting married in East Marden?
East Marden is about 6 miles north-east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. We cook at weddings in gardens, halls and venues around East Marden and nearby villages. East Marden is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 24 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Bow Hill is close by. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of East Marden, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
For wedding paella catering in PO18, we plan around your venue and timings. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Compton (2 miles west), Chilgrove (2 miles east), Didling (3 miles north-east), Elsted (3 miles north) and East Harting (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles south-east), Chichester (7 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south-west), Portfield (7 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Gardening (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bow Hill and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- The number of people
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.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Send us the date, your venue or PO18 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in 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