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Wedding paella catering in Emsworth, West Sussex
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Emsworth: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Evening food for extra guests
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Planning an event in Emsworth?
Wedding paella catering in Emsworth, made fresh on the day
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. For weddings with lots of dietary needs and evening food for extra guests, we’ll put together a menu of canapé tapas, evening paella and table tapas for your guests.
In Emsworth, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. A huge pan on the lawn fits right in. Let us know about access for the van. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Where
- Emsworth (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue does not.
About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables, with bread and salad.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, sunset in Emsworth 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.
- 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 clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Planning a paella wedding in Emsworth
Emsworth is about 2 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. We bring wedding paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Emsworth and nearby villages. Emsworth is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Emsworth to Southampton (20 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Emsworth has its own station, Emsworth station. Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (1.3 miles west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. With the coast within about 6 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in PO10, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include High Street, Beacon Square and Seagull Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. With the A27 and A259 close by, Emsworth is simple for us to get to with everything for your wedding. Close by, we cover weddings in Lumley (1 mile east), Westbourne (1 mile north-east), Denvilles (1 mile west), Southbourne (1 mile east) and Warblington (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (8 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (within half a mile south). The countryside around Emsworth includes Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Nearby schools include Bourne Community College (1 mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Kings Arms (under half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Emsworth
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Emsworth
How far is Emsworth from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Occasions we cook for in Emsworth
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Food for evening guests
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
If you are hoping for photos in Eames Farm, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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