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Wedding Paella Catering in Midhurst
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Midhurst: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Farm and barn venues
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Wedding paella catering near Midhurst
About our wedding paella catering in Midhurst
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: each paella has its own pan, so every guest gets a proper hot main. We are frequently asked to cater vow renewals and civil ceremonies and destination-style celebrations at home, serving table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas.
For a smaller place like Midhurst, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We’ll need a level spot and a way to reach it. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Midhurst (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your wedding in Midhurst
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Midhurst and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Big weddings with every diet
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Couples marrying at local churches such as Roman Catholic Church of Divine Motherhood frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Before you book anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How long the team stays
- Travel and parking costs
- When payment is due
About the dishes
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Getting married in Midhurst?
Midhurst is about 8 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We bring wedding paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Midhurst and the surrounding area. Midhurst is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Iping and Stedham Commons is close by. Historic houses near Midhurst include Cowdray House (0.6 miles north-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 a mile of Midhurst, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of GU29 and the streets around it. Local streets include Station Road, Edinburgh Square and Pretoria Avenue; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. With the A272 and A286 close by, Midhurst is simple for us to get to with everything for your wedding. Close by, we cover weddings in Bepton Common (1 mile south-west), West Lavington (1 mile east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south), Easebourne (1 mile north-east) and Woolbeding (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (14 miles east) and Billingshurst (13 miles east).
A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and Lodsworth Castle (3.2 miles east). Not far away are Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Nearby schools include St Margaret's Convent (less than half a mile north-east) and Midhurst Rother College (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Egmont Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The number of people
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
Send us the date, your venue or GU29 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Midhurst
How far is Midhurst from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Roman Catholic Church of Divine Motherhood?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cater in Midhurst?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Midhurst is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Midhurst.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Where we can cook in Midhurst
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
Step by step
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. In Midhurst, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s 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.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
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 suits a relaxed style. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Midhurst hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across West Sussex, including Midhurst
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue does not.
Towns and villages near Midhurst
What else we do in Midhurst
- 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