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Wedding paella catering in Hardham, West Sussex
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Hardham and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Planning an event in Hardham?
Wedding paella catering in Hardham, made fresh on the day
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Whether it’s evening wedding food and farm and barn venues, we can cook table tapas, Spanish desserts and evening paella and more.
A wedding in a small place like Hardham frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Area
- Hardham (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Getting married in Hardham?
Hardham is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Across the RH20 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Hardham, such as St Botolph's Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 0.7 miles north-east. With the South Downs National Park within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Anywhere in RH20, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For weddings just outside Hardham, we cover Coldwaltham (1 mile south-west), Pulborough (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (2 miles north-west) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Amberley Museum (3.6 miles south) and Coates Castle (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Hardham includes Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
What’s in the pans
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A quote that spells everything out
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Other catering in Hardham
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Book early for summer Saturdays
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
What affects the price in Hardham
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Hardham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Hardham
Do you come out to small places like Hardham?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Hardham close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Who books wedding paella catering in Hardham?
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables, which suits a relaxed wedding.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Hardham and West Sussex:
- Evening wedding food
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Nearby historic houses include Old Place Manor (1 mile north-east) and Parham House (2.5 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. In Hardham, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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