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Wedding paella catering in Ford, West Sussex
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Ford.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Garden and marquee weddings
Wedding paella catering in Ford
About our wedding paella catering in Ford
Timing is everything with paella: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We plan it around your speeches and photos. We’re often asked to cater spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and sharing-style wedding meals, serving canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella.
A wedding in a small place like Ford frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Ford (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Ford
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Ford?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ford.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Ford?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Towns and villages near Ford
More for events in Ford
Getting married in Ford?
Ford is about 2 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From the centre of Ford 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 across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Historic houses near Ford include Ecclesden Manor (4.8 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. For outdoor photos, WWT Arundel is close by. With the South Downs National Park within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
For wedding paella catering in BN18, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Station Road, Ford Road and Rodney Crescent, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Other places close to Ford for wedding paella catering include Tortington (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile south), Climping (1 mile south), Wick (1 mile east) and Lyminster (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel.
- Nearby, you will find The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station (within half a mile north-east)
Where we can cook in Ford
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ford? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Ford?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Ford, people book us for occasions like:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Farm and barn venues
If you are marrying at a church near Ford, such as The Parish Church of St Andrew, 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 the meal is ready when you arrive.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who provides the crockery
- What happens if it rains
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How each diet is kept separate
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
How we price wedding paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Live paella or other catering?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A quote that spells everything out
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Golden-hour photos in Ford at midsummer come around 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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