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Wedding Paella Catering in Faygate
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Faygate: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Rustic barn weddings
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Wedding paella catering in Faygate, made fresh on the day
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. Typical bookings include garden and marquee weddings and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings, serving Spanish desserts, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
There is something special about a country wedding near Faygate, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- Faygate (RH12)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Weddings in Faygate: venues, ceremonies and travel
Faygate is about 3 miles north-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. For wedding paella catering in Faygate, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Faygate is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
Warnham LNR nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. If you are hoping for photos in Target Hill Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Here we cover the RH12 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on Station Approach, Faygate Lane and Durrants Drive or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Faygate, we also cover Kilnwood Vale (1 mile east), Colgate (1 mile south-east), Roffey (2 miles south-west), Broadfield (2 miles east) and Mannings Heath (4 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (3 miles east), Horsham (3 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR and Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Holmbush Inn (under half a mile south)
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. For a summer wedding in Faygate, 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 typically served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Faygate questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Francis' Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Faygate?
Faygate has its own station: Faygate station.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain the options.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you don’t have to.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Live paella or other catering?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- We cover Faygate and the whole of West Sussex
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Other catering in Faygate
Occasions we cook for in Faygate
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Evening food for extra guests
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Put the station on your invitation: Faygate station is in Faygate itself.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and parking costs
- How long the team stays
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
How we price wedding paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, 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