West Sussex · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Newtimber events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Newtimber: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings with mixed diets
Wedding paella catering for Newtimber events
Who books wedding paella catering in Newtimber?
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Hassocks station, about 2.4 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- Travel and parking costs
- How bad weather is handled
- The deadline for final numbers
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Newtimber
Paella as evening food is popular: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. We’re frequently asked to cater destination-style celebrations at home and marquee and garden weddings, serving a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and evening paella.
A wedding in a small place like Newtimber frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Newtimber (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Send us the running order and speech times
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. Golden-hour photos in Newtimber at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Getting married in Newtimber?
Newtimber is about 5 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. For wedding paella catering in Newtimber, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Newtimber. Newtimber is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 6 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Wolstonbury Hill is close by. Nearby historic houses include Portslade Manor (4.6 miles south) and Preston Manor & Gardens (4.9 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Newtimber, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the BN6 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Newtimber for wedding paella catering include Clayton (2 miles east), Hurstpierpoint (2 miles north), Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-east), Hassocks (2 miles north-east) and Keymer (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (12 miles north-west), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (4.2 miles north) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Newtimber includes Woods Mill and Wolstonbury Hill.
Where we can cook in Newtimber
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Newtimber
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
How we price wedding paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
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.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Newtimber
Also in Newtimber
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Newtimber
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St John Evangelist?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Newtimber too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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