West Sussex · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Funtington events
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Funtington. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Farm and barn venues
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Garden and marquee weddings
Wedding paella catering in Funtington
How our wedding paella catering works in Funtington
Timing is everything with paella: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. Whether it is sharing-style wedding meals and receptions after an intimate ceremony, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and table tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Funtington frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Funtington (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
How we price wedding paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Events in Funtington and across West Sussex
Funtington: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Funtington?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Just add them to your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
What if photos overrun?
We plan for it. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it is ready when you are.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Funtington.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Table tapas
For event organisers in Funtington
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Golden-hour photos in Funtington at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Choose pan-side or table service
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Weddings in Funtington: venues, ceremonies and travel
Funtington is about 4 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Across the PO18 area, we can bring the pans to you. Funtington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Funtington to Southampton (about 23 miles away).
Stoke Down nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. If you are marrying at a church near Funtington, 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. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Funtington, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cook at weddings all over the PO18 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Church Lane, Lynch Down and Weston Lane. For weddings just outside Funtington, we cover West Ashling (1 mile south-east), East Ashling (1 mile south-east), Hambrook (1 mile south-west), Racton (1 mile west) and Lordington (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (4 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Portfield (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (4.3 miles south-east) and Emsworth Museum (3.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Funtington includes Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox And Hounds Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
- 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