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Wedding paella catering in Kirdford, West Sussex
Looking for wedding paella catering in Kirdford? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Evening wedding food
- Parties after a register office wedding
Wedding paella catering near Kirdford
Paella compared with other options
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Catering across West Sussex, including Kirdford
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Wedding paella catering in Kirdford, cooked live
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn has everyone looking forward to dinner. On the menu are Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella, and we are frequently booked for garden and marquee weddings and evening wedding food.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Kirdford, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Kirdford (RH14)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price wedding paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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A closer look at the menu
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Events we cater in Kirdford
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening wedding food
- Barn and farm weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Blessings and vow renewals
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 4.7 miles east.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
We usually set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
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. A caterer handles all of that.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Golden-hour photos in Kirdford at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- 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.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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FAQs for Kirdford
Is Kirdford close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Kirdford?
Billingshurst station, about 4.7 miles east of the centre.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
What if our speeches run late?
It happens. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it’s ready when you are.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you come to Kirdford?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Kirdford is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Planning a paella wedding in Kirdford
Kirdford is about 10 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Kirdford or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
The Mens nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Historic houses near Kirdford include Petworth 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.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH14, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Oakside, Poplar Walk and Maple Drive, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Other places close to Kirdford for wedding paella catering include Mackerel's Common (1 mile north), Balls Cross (2 miles west), Wisborough Green (2 miles east), Plaistow (2 miles north) and Ifold (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (10 miles east), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Storrington (9 miles south-east), Billingshurst (5 miles east), Bewbush (15 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles south).
The countryside around Kirdford includes Shillinglee Lake and The Mens.
- 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