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Wedding Paella Catering for Lumley events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Lumley.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Wedding paella catering in Lumley
How our wedding paella catering works in Lumley
Paella as evening food is popular: it’s hot, filling and quick to serve, so the party keeps going. For farm and barn venues and sharing-style wedding meals, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and table tapas.
Near Lumley, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Lumley (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. For a summer wedding in Lumley, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Lumley?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Lumley, people book us for events such as:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Rustic barn weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Blessings and vow renewals
For guests travelling by train, Lumley has its own station, Emsworth station.
Before you book anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
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Questions from Lumley
What’s the nearest station to Lumley for guests?
Lumley has its own station: Emsworth station.
Can you cook in Eames Farm?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Planning a paella wedding in Lumley
Lumley is about 1 mile east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Lumley or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Lumley is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
If you are hoping for photos in Eames Farm, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. For outdoor photos, Brook Meadow (Emsworth) is close by. With the coast within about 6 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
We cater weddings across the PO10 postcode area. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Lumley Road and Northlands Park. Close by, we cover weddings in Emsworth (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north), Southbourne (1 mile east), Woodmancote (1 mile north-east) and Denvilles (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Warblington Castle (1.6 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (less than half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Lumley include Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Schools near Lumley include Bourne Community College (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Lord Raglan P.H. Pub (under half a mile south)
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Pick a serving style
- Put us in touch with your venue
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Lumley
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
What wedding paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
- 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