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Wedding Paella Catering for Lickfold events
Planning wedding paella catering in Lickfold? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Food for evening guests
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Wedding paella catering near Lickfold
What wedding paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if you can
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Wedding paella catering in Lickfold, made fresh on the day
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. Popular choices include evening paella, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast, and we’re regularly asked to cater receptions after an intimate ceremony and destination-style celebrations at home.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Lickfold, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Lickfold (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
We usually set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Places near Lickfold
What else we do in Lickfold
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. In Lickfold, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Lickfold
Do you come out to small places like Lickfold?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Lickfold from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London.
What if photos overrun?
We adapt. We keep in touch with your venue on the day and time the rice so it’s served at its best.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Lickfold.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Lickfold
Lickfold is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Across the GU28 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex. Our events stretch from Lickfold to Guildford (16 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Cooksbridge Meadow is close by. If you are marrying at a church near Lickfold, such as The Parish Church of St Lawrence, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. With the South Downs National Park within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in GU28, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Lickfold for wedding paella catering include Lurgashall (1 mile north-east), Lodsworth (2 miles south), Northchapel (3 miles north-east), Ebernoe (3 miles east) and Ansteadbrook (4 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Chichester (13 miles south), Storrington (12 miles south-east), Billingshurst (10 miles east), Portfield (13 miles south), Yapton (15 miles south) and Southwater (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Museum (3.6 miles south-west) and Lodsworth Castle (3.1 miles south). Not far away are Cooksbridge Meadow and Blackdown.
- Other local spots include North Ambersham (1.6 miles north-west)
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Table tapas
Paella compared with other options
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Lickfold?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Lickfold and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Barn and farm weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 4.7 miles north.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
- 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