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Wedding paella catering in Heyshott Green, West Sussex
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Heyshott Green.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Evening food for extra guests
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Wedding paella catering in Heyshott Green
Common questions in Heyshott Green
Is Heyshott Green close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
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.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it’s served.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
We can. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Heyshott Green
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal. On the menu are a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and canapé tapas, and we’re frequently booked for farm and barn venues and big weddings with every diet.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Heyshott Green, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Heyshott Green (GU29)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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Also in Heyshott Green
Getting married in Heyshott Green?
Heyshott Green is about 9 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. For wedding paella catering in Heyshott Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Heyshott Green. Heyshott Green is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Heyshott Green to Guildford (21 miles away).
Graffham Common nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Heyshott Green suits an outdoor reception. If you are marrying at a church near Heyshott Green, such as The Parish Church of St James, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. With the South Downs National Park within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cater weddings across the GU29 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Heyshott (1 mile south-east), Hoyle (1 mile east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile north-west), Cocking (1 mile south-west) and West Lavington (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles east).
A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Midhurst Museum (1.9 miles north). Not far away are Graffham Common and Levin Down.
- Pubs nearby include Unicorn Inn (0.5 miles south-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Dessert
What affects the price in Heyshott Green
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
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.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
Planning wedding paella catering in Heyshott Green? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your wedding in Heyshott Green
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Historic houses near Heyshott Green include Cowdray House (1.9 miles north) and West Dean House (4.3 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- Staff numbers and hours
- Any travel, parking or access charges
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables, with bread and salad.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, sunset in Heyshott Green is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Heyshott Green, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
If things run late, and we will adapt the timing so it’s still served fresh.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
- 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