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Wedding Paella Catering for Fittleworth events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Fittleworth. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Sharing-style wedding meals
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Common questions in Fittleworth
Is Fittleworth 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.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Introduce us and we will sort the details.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How our wedding paella catering works in Fittleworth
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. Typical bookings include weddings in a marquee or garden and destination-style celebrations at home, serving evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Fittleworth frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Fittleworth (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Fittleworth
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Connect us with your coordinator
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Perfect for your wedding in Fittleworth
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Fittleworth:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
The Mens nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Before booking anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
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.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Fittleworth
Fittleworth is about 11 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Fittleworth. We cook in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Fittleworth to Guildford (20 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Fittleworth, such as The Parish Church of St Mary, 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. Historic houses near Fittleworth include Old Place Manor (2.1 miles east) and Petworth House (2.8 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. With the South Downs National Park within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH20, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on Fairmead Close, School Lane and Greatpin Croft or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For weddings just outside Fittleworth, we cover Bedham (1 mile north), Lower Horncroft (1 mile south), Coates (1 mile south-west), Hardham (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Coates Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Fittleworth include Bignor Hill and The Mens.
- Local pubs include The Swan Hotel (0.5 miles south)
Dishes our guests love
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
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What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Golden-hour photos in Fittleworth at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Fittleworth
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
- 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