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Wedding paella catering in Lodsworth, West Sussex
Planning wedding paella catering in Lodsworth? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Destination-style celebrations at home
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Planning a paella wedding in Lodsworth
Lodsworth is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Across the GU28 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Lodsworth is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Historic houses near Lodsworth include Cowdray House (2.4 miles south-west) and Petworth House (3.2 miles east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. For outdoor photos, Graffham Common is close by, and the countryside around Lodsworth suits an outdoor reception. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Lodsworth, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
For wedding paella catering in GU28, we plan around your venue. Whether your wedding is on The Street, Shepherds Lane and The Croft or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For weddings just outside Lodsworth, we cover Lickfold (2 miles north), Lurgashall (2 miles north), Ebernoe (4 miles north-east), Northchapel (4 miles north-east) and Ansteadbrook (6 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (15 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Museum (2.7 miles west) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.4 miles west). Open spaces near Lodsworth include Blackdown and Graffham Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Hollist Arms Public House (less than half a mile south)
About our wedding paella catering in Lodsworth
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Popular choices include table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts, and we’re regularly asked to cater big weddings with every diet and evening food for extra guests.
A wedding in a small place like Lodsworth often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Where
- Lodsworth (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. In Lodsworth, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Where we can cook in Lodsworth
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
Questions from Lodsworth
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Lodsworth from London?
About 43 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Introduce us and we will sort the details.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cover Lodsworth?
Yes, we do. Lodsworth is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Pick a serving style
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Count day and evening guests separately
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Perfect for your wedding in Lodsworth
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings with mixed diets
Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St Peter frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- How each diet is kept separate
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Lodsworth
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- A clear, itemised quote
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
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Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
How we price wedding paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
- 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