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Wedding paella catering in Lower Horncroft, West Sussex
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Lower Horncroft and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Garden and marquee weddings
Book wedding paella catering in Lower Horncroft
What wedding paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
How our wedding paella catering works in Lower Horncroft
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Popular choices include table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella, and we are regularly asked to cater barn and farm weddings and blessings and vow renewals.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Lower Horncroft, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Lower Horncroft (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Places near Lower Horncroft
What else we do in Lower Horncroft
FAQs for Lower Horncroft
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Lower Horncroft?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from canapés to evening food.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Lower Horncroft?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. In Lower Horncroft, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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For event organisers in Lower Horncroft
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Planning a paella wedding in Lower Horncroft
Lower Horncroft is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wedding in Lower Horncroft will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Lower Horncroft is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Nearby historic houses include Bignor Roman Villa (2.2 miles south-west) and Old Place Manor (2.5 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Lower Horncroft, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wherever your wedding is in RH20, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Coates (1 mile west), Fittleworth (1 mile north), Watersfield (1 mile south), Coldwaltham (1 mile south-east) and Bedham (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Coates Castle (0.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Bignor Hill.
- Local schools include Lodge Hill Residential Centre (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Swan Hotel (0.5 miles north)
Who books wedding paella catering in Lower Horncroft?
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Lower Horncroft:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Food for evening guests
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Farm and barn venues
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Agatha frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- 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