West Sussex · England
Wedding paella catering in Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Haywards Heath and across West Sussex.
- Farm and barn venues
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
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How our wedding paella catering works in Haywards Heath
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. Whether it’s evening wedding food and blessings and vow renewals, we will put together a menu of canapé tapas, table tapas and Spanish desserts for your guests.
Couples in Haywards Heath often keep it personal, with a marquee or a hall nearby. Live paella suits that kind of day. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Haywards Heath (RH16, RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Haywards Heath
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
In Haywards Heath and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Food for evening guests
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Big weddings with every diet
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Ashenground and Bolnore Woods nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- How bad weather is handled
- How each diet is kept separate
- Exactly what’s included in the price
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. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Haywards Heath questions
We are having a ceremony at Church of the Presentation: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
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.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Introduce us and we’ll sort the details.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Haywards Heath.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. In Haywards Heath, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
How we price wedding paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Places near Haywards Heath
Also in Haywards Heath
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Pick a serving style
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Haywards Heath
Haywards Heath is about 9 miles south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Haywards Heath or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Haywards Heath is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Haywards Heath to Brighton (12 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Haywards Heath station is about 0.6 miles away. Historic houses near Haywards Heath include Ockenden Manor (2.1 miles west) and Tyes Place (4.1 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. With the South Downs National Park within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in RH16 and RH17, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Church Road, Market Place and High Street or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Main roads around Haywards Heath include the A272 and B2028, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Scaynes Hill (2 miles east), Wivelsfield (2 miles south), Wivelsfield Green (3 miles south-east), Ditchling Common (4 miles south) and North Chailey (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (3 miles south-west), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Lancing (15 miles south-west). Haywards Heath is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex, with lots of choice for weddings.
Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (3.8 miles north-east) and St Francis & Hurstwood Park Hospital Museum (0.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Nearby schools include Oathall Community College (0.5 miles north) and Tavistock and Summerhill School (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Heath Tavern (within half a mile south)
- 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