West Sussex · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Middleton-on-Sea
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 Middleton-on-Sea.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Wedding paella catering for Middleton-on-Sea events
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Middleton-on-Sea
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. On the menu are Spanish desserts, table tapas and evening paella, and we are frequently booked for garden and marquee weddings and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts.
Weddings in a place like Middleton-on-Sea often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Let us know about access for the van. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Area
- Middleton-on-Sea (PO22, BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose wedding paella catering in Middleton-on-Sea?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Middleton-on-Sea, people book us for occasions like:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Rustic barn weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Nicholas Church frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the price includes, item by item
Paella compared with other options
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, sunset in Middleton-on-Sea 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.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Read more
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Middleton-on-Sea
Middleton-on-Sea is about 3 miles east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wedding in Middleton-on-Sea will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our events stretch from Middleton-on-Sea to Brighton (about 22 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Bognor Regis station is about 2.5 miles away. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
We cater weddings across PO22 and BN18. Streets in the area include Sea Lane, Elmer Road and Yapton Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Close by, we cover weddings in Elmer (1 mile east), Bilsham (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile north-west), Felpham (2 miles west) and Yapton (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles west), Chichester (8 miles north-west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Lancing (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis Museum (2.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (4.2 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Felpham Community College (1.6 miles west)
For event organisers in Middleton-on-Sea
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What wedding paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Middleton-on-Sea, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
We usually set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
FAQs for Middleton-on-Sea
Which station should guests use for Middleton-on-Sea?
Bognor Regis station, about 2.5 miles west of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Nicholas Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers.
Do you work with our venue?
Of course. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
What if our speeches run late?
It happens. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it’s served at its best.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Towns and villages near Middleton-on-Sea
Also in Middleton-on-Sea
- 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