West Sussex · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Kingston by Sea events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Kingston by Sea and across West Sussex.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Book wedding paella catering in Kingston by Sea
Where we can cook in Kingston by Sea
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
Wedding paella catering in Kingston by Sea, made fresh on the day
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. We’re often asked to cater relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and vow renewals and civil ceremonies, serving a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
A farm or garden wedding near Kingston by Sea suits live paella. We need level ground and access. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Where
- Kingston by Sea (BN42, BN43)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is 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.
FAQs for Kingston by Sea
How far is Kingston by Sea from London?
About 46 miles from central London.
Could we have live paella in Benfield Hill?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you cover Kingston by Sea?
We do. Kingston by Sea is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can we try the food first?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we’ll explain how it works.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Occasions we cook for in Kingston by Sea
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Nearby historic houses include Portslade Manor (1 mile east) and Preston Manor & Gardens (4 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Questions to ask before booking
- The venue requirements
- When payment is due
- Travel and parking costs
- VAT, if it applies
What affects the price in Kingston by Sea
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
Send us the date, your venue or BN42 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
Places near Kingston by Sea
What else we do in Kingston by Sea
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. In Kingston by Sea, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm 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, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Kingston by Sea hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Kingston by Sea weddings: local tips
Kingston by Sea is about 1 mile east of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. For wedding paella catering in Kingston by Sea, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Kingston by Sea is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover.
Shoreham Beach nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Kingston by Sea suits an outdoor reception. If you are hoping for photos in Benfield Hill, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. With the South Downs National Park within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. With the coast within about 2 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
For wedding paella catering in BN42 and BN43, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Cross Road, Roman Road and Kings Road or the roads around them. You’ll find Kingston by Sea on the A270, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Close by, we cover weddings in Southwick (1 mile south-east), Portslade (1 mile east), Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile west), Hangleton (2 miles east) and Old Shoreham (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (13 miles west), Lancing (4 miles west) and Rustington (12 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find British Engineerium (2.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (0.7 miles west). Not far away are Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Local schools include Shoreham Academy (under half a mile south-west) and Shoreham College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship Inn (0.6 miles south-east)
- 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