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Wedding Paella Catering for Hurstpierpoint events
Planning wedding paella catering in Hurstpierpoint? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Evening wedding food
Book wedding paella catering in Hurstpierpoint
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. In Hurstpierpoint, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around 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.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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How our wedding paella catering works in Hurstpierpoint
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. We cook a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and evening paella, and we are regularly asked to cater parties after a register office wedding and evening wedding food.
For a smaller place like Hurstpierpoint, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We will need a level spot and a way to reach it. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Hurstpierpoint (BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Perfect for your wedding in Hurstpierpoint
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it’s flexible.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Put the station on your invitation: Hassocks station is about 1.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How bad weather is handled
Getting married in Hurstpierpoint?
Hurstpierpoint is about 3 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We bring wedding paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Hurstpierpoint and the surrounding area. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Wolstonbury Hill is close by. Couples marrying at local churches such as Hurstpierpoint Baptist Church frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Hurstpierpoint, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of BN6 and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Marchants Close and Marchants Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. With the B2116 close by, Hurstpierpoint is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Hurstpierpoint, we also cover Hurst Wickham (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile north-west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (2 miles south-east) and Goddards Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles north-east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Clayton Castle (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Downlands Community School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Poacher pub (within half a mile south)
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Hurstpierpoint
Is Hurstpierpoint close to London?
About 39 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for Hurstpierpoint?
Hassocks station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you work with our venue?
Of course. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
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What else we do in Hurstpierpoint
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue does not.
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
How we price wedding paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
- 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