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Wedding Paella Catering for Ellen's Green events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Ellen's Green.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Parties after a register office wedding
Book wedding paella catering in Ellen's Green
FAQs for Ellen's Green
Is Ellen's Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Ellen's Green close to London?
About 30 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Do you cater in Ellen's Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Ellen's Green is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
About our wedding paella catering in Ellen's Green
Paella has a natural rhythm: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served right away. We time it around your speeches and photos. For civil partnerships and vow renewals and marquee and garden weddings, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and evening paella for your guests.
Near Ellen's Green, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Ellen's Green (RH12)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price wedding paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. For a summer wedding in Ellen's Green, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is 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.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
Why choose wedding paella catering in Ellen's Green?
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with mixed diets
Put the station on your invitation: Warnham station is about 4 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How long the team stays
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weddings in Ellen's Green: venues, ceremonies and travel
Ellen's Green is about 5 miles north-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in Ellen's Green, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Vann Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Ellen's Green suits an outdoor reception. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ellen's Green, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wedding paella catering in RH12 is planned around your venue and timings. Other places close to Ellen's Green for wedding paella catering include Walliswood (2 miles north-east), Mayes Green (2 miles north), Ewhurst Green (3 miles north), Ewhurst (3 miles north) and Cranleigh (4 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles east), Horsham (5 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east), Storrington (13 miles south), Billingshurst (6 miles south) and Bewbush (9 miles east).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ellen's Green include Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.
Towns and villages near Ellen's Green
Other catering in Ellen's Green
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Pick a serving style
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Connect us with your coordinator
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
- 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