West Sussex · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Hambrook
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Hambrook: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Blessings and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering near Hambrook
Wedding paella catering in Hambrook, cooked live
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it is best served straight away. We plan it around your speeches and photos. We cook table tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast, and we’re frequently booked for barn and farm weddings and sharing-style wedding meals.
Near Hambrook, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, 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.
- Where
- Hambrook (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hambrook
Hambrook is about 5 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in Hambrook, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 23 miles away.
Historic houses near Hambrook include Warblington Castle (3.8 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. For guests travelling by train, Nutbourne station is about 0.6 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Hambrook, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18. Whether your wedding is on Kingfisher Close, Dragonfly Grove and Pipistrelle Way or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover weddings in Nutbourne (1 mile south), Funtington (1 mile north-east), West Ashling (1 mile east), Chidham (1 mile south) and Racton (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (10 miles south-east), Chichester (5 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles west), Portfield (5 miles east) and Yapton (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (2.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
- Nearby schools include Bourne Community College (1.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Bosham Free House Public House And Restaurant (0.9 miles south)
A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
How we price wedding paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Hambrook questions
How far is Hambrook from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
Which station should guests use for Hambrook?
The closest is Nutbourne station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on presentation and service.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Occasions we cook for in Hambrook
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
For outdoor photos, Nutborne Marshes is close by.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What happens if it rains
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Hambrook
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
Also near Hambrook
Also in Hambrook
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you don’t have to.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and suits a relaxed style. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Hambrook and across West Sussex
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For a summer wedding in Hambrook, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Planning wedding paella catering in Hambrook? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through 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