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Wedding Paella Catering for Ferring events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Ferring.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Live wedding paella catering in Ferring
How our wedding paella catering works in Ferring
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Typical bookings include relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and garden and marquee weddings, serving Spanish desserts, table tapas and evening paella.
Weddings in a place like Ferring often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Tell us about access to the field or garden. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Ferring (BN12)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning a paella wedding in Ferring
Ferring is about 2 miles south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. From the centre of Ferring to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 14 miles away.
Historic houses near Ferring include Ecclesden Manor (1.6 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. If you’re marrying at a church near Ferring, such as St Andrew's Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Ferring, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. The sea is within about 4 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
Here we cover the BN12 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Pebble Lane, Ferringham Lane and Grange Park, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Other places close to Ferring for wedding paella catering include Kingston Gorse (1 mile south-west), Hangleton (1 mile north-west), West Kingston (1 mile west), Goring-by-Sea (1 mile east) and Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (15 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east), Lancing (6 miles east) and Rustington (3 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Rustington Museum (2.4 miles west) and Old Castle (2.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Ferring includes Highdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Chatsmore Catholic High School (0.8 miles north-east)
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. In Ferring, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- 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 pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
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What wedding paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Ferring questions
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Ferring?
The closest is Goring-By-Sea station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What if our speeches run late?
We adapt. We keep in touch with your venue on the day so the paella is served fresh.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
Who books wedding paella catering in Ferring?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Ferring book us for occasions like:
- Evening wedding food
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Goring-By-Sea station, about 0.9 miles north-east.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Space, access and power needs
- If the price includes VAT
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and 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