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Wedding paella catering in Henfield, West Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Henfield. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding paella catering near Henfield
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Henfield
Henfield is about 7 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. For wedding paella catering in Henfield, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Henfield is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Henfield to Brighton (9 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Henfield, such as St Peter's Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Henfield, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in BN5, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Upper Station Road, High Street and Lower Station Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Henfield for wedding paella catering include Woodmancote (2 miles south-east), Blackstone (2 miles east), Small Dole (2 miles south), Shermanbury (2 miles north) and High Cross (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north), Worthing (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Steyning Museum (3.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Henfield include Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (less than half a mile east)
Wedding paella catering in Henfield, cooked live
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: each paella has its own pan, so every guest gets a proper hot main. Whether it’s informal wedding breakfasts and weddings with mixed diets, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and table tapas for your guests.
In Henfield, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Tell us about access to the field or garden. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Henfield (BN5)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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What wedding paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. For a summer wedding in Henfield, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Dishes our guests love
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun.
Questions from Henfield
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Peter's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you cater the whole day?
Yes. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Perfect for your wedding in Henfield
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Barn and farm weddings
For outdoor photos, Woods Mill is close by, and the countryside around Henfield suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and parking costs
- Allergen information for each dish
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When final numbers are due
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Henfield
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
Live paella or other catering?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and suits a relaxed style. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Catering across West Sussex, including Henfield
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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