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Wedding paella catering in Langley Green, West Sussex
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Langley Green and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
Wedding paella catering for Langley Green events
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Dessert
Wedding paella catering in Langley Green, cooked live
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. We’re frequently asked to cater farm and barn venues and informal wedding breakfasts, serving canapé tapas, table tapas and evening paella.
Weddings in a place like Langley Green frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. A giant pan on the lawn fits right in. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Langley Green (RH11, RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Paella compared with other options
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Towns and villages near Langley Green
What else we do in Langley Green
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. For a summer wedding in Langley Green, 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 is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Langley Green? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a paella wedding in Langley Green
Langley Green is about 1 mile north of Crawley, in West Sussex. From the centre of Langley Green to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Langley Green is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Planning photos in Grattons Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. Couples marrying at local churches such as Voice of Deliverance Full Gospel Church of God frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH11 and RH10. Your wedding could be at a home on London Road, Cherry Lane and Dobson Road. If your venue is just outside Langley Green, we also cover West Green (1 mile south), Crawley (1 mile south), Three Bridges (2 miles south-east), Southgate (2 miles south) and Forge Wood (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south) and Billingshurst (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Crawley Museum (1 mile south) and Langley Green Hospital (within half a mile south). Open spaces near Langley Green include Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Langley Green include Central Sussex College (1.1 miles south) and Hazelwick School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include Dr Samuel Johnson pub (within half a mile south-west)
How we price wedding paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Who books wedding paella catering in Langley Green?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Langley Green, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with mixed diets
Put the station on your invitation: Crawley station is about 1.4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
Common questions in Langley Green
Can you cook in Grattons Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Langley Green for guests?
The closest is Crawley station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Langley Green.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
- 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