West Sussex · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Jacob's Post
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Jacob's Post. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Planning an event in Jacob's Post?
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
About our wedding paella catering in Jacob's Post
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. Typical bookings include informal wedding breakfasts and rustic barn weddings, serving Spanish desserts, evening paella and canapé tapas.
Near Jacob's Post, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Jacob's Post (RH15)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
What affects the price in Jacob's Post
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
- How long we’re needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Jacob's Post? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. For a summer wedding in Jacob's Post, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for 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.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Weddings in Jacob's Post: venues, ceremonies and travel
Jacob's Post is about 1 mile west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Jacob's Post and the surrounding area. Jacob's Post is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Jacob's Post suits an outdoor reception. Nearby historic houses include Ockenden Manor (3.2 miles north). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Jacob's Post, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cover weddings in every part of the RH15 postcode area. Your wedding could be at a home on Downs Road, London Road and Western Road. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Burgess Hill (1 mile east), Abbotsford (1 mile north), World's End (1 mile east), Goddards Green (1 mile west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Burgess Hill Museum (0.5 miles south-east) and The Dene Hospital (1.2 miles west). The countryside around Jacob's Post includes Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Schools near Jacob's Post include Oakmeeds Community College (0.6 miles south-east) and St Paul's Catholic College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Nearby places to Jacob's Post
What else we do in Jacob's Post
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Why choose live paella in Jacob's Post?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Jacob's Post
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Catering across West Sussex, including Jacob's Post
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
Common questions in Jacob's Post
Is Jacob's Post too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Providence Strict Baptist Chapel: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
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.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on presentation and service.
- 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