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Wedding paella catering in Fontwell, West Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Fontwell and the surrounding area.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Live wedding paella catering in Fontwell
How our wedding paella catering works in Fontwell
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. Whether it’s vow renewals and civil ceremonies and parties after a register office wedding, we will put together a menu of evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts and more.
A wedding in a small place like Fontwell often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Fontwell (BN18, PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weddings in Fontwell: venues, ceremonies and travel
Fontwell is about 5 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in Fontwell, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Fontwell is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Fontwell to Brighton (23 miles away).
For outdoor photos, WWT Arundel is close by. If you are marrying at a church near Fontwell, such as Westergate Mission Hall, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Fontwell, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in BN18 and PO20, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wedding could be at a home on London Road, Cooke Road and Steeplechase Way. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Eastergate (1 mile south), Slindon (1 mile north-east), Nyton (1 mile south-west), West Barnham (1 mile south) and Slindon Common (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (2.2 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.7 miles east). Not far away are Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Fontwell include Eastergate CofE Primary School (1.1 miles south-west)
Events we cater in Fontwell
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Fontwell and West Sussex:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (4.2 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
What wedding paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Pick a serving style
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, normally timed after the first dance.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Places near Fontwell
Other catering in Fontwell
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, sunset in Fontwell is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Common questions in Fontwell
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Fontwell too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes. We will speak to your venue about access and timings.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you come to Fontwell?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Fontwell is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- We cover Fontwell and the whole of West Sussex
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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