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Wedding Paella Catering for Heath Common events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Heath Common.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening food for extra guests
Wedding paella catering near Heath Common
Wedding paella catering in Heath Common, made fresh on the day
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. Whether it is civil partnerships and vow renewals and farm and barn venues, we’ll put together a menu of table tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast and more.
Rural weddings around Heath Common have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Heath Common (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books wedding paella catering in Heath Common?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Heath Common and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Evening wedding food
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Chanctonbury Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Heath Common suits an outdoor reception.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
- If the price includes VAT
- What the caterer needs from your venue
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The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Golden-hour photos in Heath Common 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.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Heath Common
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
What wedding paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Heath Common? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Weddings in Heath Common: venues, ceremonies and travel
Heath Common is about 1 mile east of Storrington, in West Sussex. From the centre of Heath Common to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Heath Common is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Heath Common to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Heath Common, such as Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. Nearby historic houses include Parham House (3.1 miles west) and Old Place Manor (4.6 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Heath Common, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Rock Road, Hampers Lane and Bracken Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Abingworth (1 mile north-west), Rock (1 mile south-east), Warminghurst (1 mile north-east), Storrington (1 mile west) and Sullington (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Storrington And District Museum (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Heath Common include Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Rydon Community College (0.6 miles west)
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Desserts
To finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Connect us with your coordinator
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Live paella or other catering?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. 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
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Catering across West Sussex, including Heath Common
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Common questions in Heath Common
We are having a ceremony at Church of the Holy Sepulchre: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Heath Common?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Heath Common?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
- 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