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Wedding paella catering in Mid Lavant, West Sussex
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Mid Lavant.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding paella catering in Mid Lavant
Wedding paella catering in Mid Lavant, made fresh on the day
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. Popular choices include canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast, and typical bookings are for civil partnerships and vow renewals and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts.
Near Mid Lavant, 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. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Mid Lavant (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, sunset in Mid Lavant is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Mid Lavant?
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Mid Lavant and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Food for evening guests
Put the station on your invitation: Fishbourne station is about 2.7 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- What happens if it rains
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Paella compared with other options
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Mid Lavant weddings: local tips
Mid Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. For a wedding in Mid Lavant, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Mid Lavant. Mid Lavant is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 27 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near Mid Lavant, such as Church of St Nicholas, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. Stoke Down nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Mid Lavant, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
For wedding paella catering in PO18, we plan around your venue. We can cater a wedding on streets such as St Nicholas Road, Churchmead Close and Springfield Close. If your venue is just outside Mid Lavant, we also cover East Lavant (1 mile south-east), Westerton (2 miles south-east), Westhampnett (2 miles south-east), Chichester (2 miles south) and Waterbeach (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (7 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (2.3 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (2.4 miles north). Not far away are Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Luffa School (2.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Earl Of March Public House (less than half a mile south)
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
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Other catering in Mid Lavant
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Where the event is
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Mid Lavant: your questions answered
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Mid Lavant?
The closest is Fishbourne station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
- 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