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Wedding paella catering in Littleworth, West Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Littleworth and across West Sussex.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Farm and barn venues
Wedding paella catering for Littleworth events
How our wedding paella catering works in Littleworth
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. We are frequently asked to cater sharing-style wedding meals and food for evening guests, with canapé tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast.
Near Littleworth, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- Littleworth (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
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:
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Count day and evening guests separately
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. In Littleworth, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your wedding 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 pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Littleworth weddings: local tips
Littleworth is about 7 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Weddings in Littleworth are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 12 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Knepp Wildland is close by.
We cook at weddings all over the RH13 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Partridge Green (1 mile south), West Grinstead (1 mile north-west), Dial Post (2 miles west), Ashurst (3 miles south) and Shipley (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (8 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
Working with your venue
If you are 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 keeps things simple.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Perfect for your wedding in Littleworth
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Evening wedding food
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Michael and All Angels Church frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Common questions in Littleworth
Do you come out to small places like Littleworth?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Littleworth close to London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
What if the timings change?
Tell us and we will adjust. We stay in touch with your coordinator and time the rice so it is served at its best.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on how it’s served.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Littleworth? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Also near Littleworth
What else we do in Littleworth
- 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