West Sussex · England
Wedding paella catering in Heyshott, West Sussex
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Heyshott.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Food for evening guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Wedding paella catering for Heyshott events
Heyshott questions
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St James: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Heyshott?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
About our wedding paella catering in Heyshott
Timing is everything with paella: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We plan it around your speeches and photos. For farm and barn venues and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts, we’ll put together a menu of Spanish desserts, table tapas and evening paella for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Heyshott frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Where
- Heyshott (GU29)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Heyshott
Heyshott is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Heyshott or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 21 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Graffham Common is close by. Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St James frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Heyshott, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cater weddings across GU29. If your venue is just outside Heyshott, we also cover Hoyle (1 mile north-east), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-west), Cocking (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-west) and West Lavington (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Lodsworth Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles north). Not far away are Graffham Common and Levin Down.
- Pubs nearby include Unicorn Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
Perfect for your wedding in Heyshott
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Evening food for extra guests
Historic houses near Heyshott include Cowdray House (2.5 miles north) and West Dean House (4.1 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- How bad weather is handled
- When payment is due
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Heyshott, and we will put together a menu and price.
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. In Heyshott, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Heyshott
Other catering in Heyshott
- 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