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Wedding paella catering in Hangleton, West Sussex
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Hangleton.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Garden and marquee weddings
Wedding paella catering for Hangleton events
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Golden-hour photos in Hangleton 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.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Hangleton
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. Typical bookings include informal wedding breakfasts and barn and farm weddings, with canapé tapas, table tapas and Spanish desserts.
Near Hangleton, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, 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
- Hangleton (BN12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Hangleton
Other catering in Hangleton
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
About the dishes
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
If things run late, and we will adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Events we cater in Hangleton
It’s a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Farm and barn venues
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Destination-style celebrations at home
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Goring-By-Sea station, about 1 mile east.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- How bad weather is handled
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Hangleton
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cook in Clapham Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What if the timings change?
It happens. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it is served at its best.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from canapés to evening food.
Do you cater in Hangleton?
We do. Hangleton is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
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.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Weddings in Hangleton: venues, ceremonies and travel
Hangleton is about 2 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. From the centre of Hangleton to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Hangleton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 14 miles away.
Highdown Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Hangleton suits an outdoor reception. Planning photos in Clapham Wood? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. With the South Downs National Park within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. With the coast within about 4 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in BN12, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also cook at weddings in Ferring (1 mile south-east), Kingston Gorse (1 mile south), Angmering (1 mile north-west), West Kingston (1 mile south-west) and East Preston (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (3 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east), Lancing (6 miles east) and Storrington (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Zachary Merton Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and Rustington Museum (2.2 miles west). Open spaces near Hangleton include Highdown Hill.
- Schools near Hangleton include Chatsmore Catholic High School (1 mile east)
Where we can cook in Hangleton
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hangleton
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- 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