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Wedding paella catering in North Heath, West Sussex
Looking for wedding paella catering in North Heath? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Marquee and garden weddings
Planning an event in North Heath?
Wedding paella catering in North Heath, made fresh on the day
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. For blessings and vow renewals and rustic barn weddings, we’ll put together a menu of Spanish desserts, evening paella and canapé tapas.
A wedding in a small place like North Heath frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- North Heath (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Towns and villages near North Heath
Other catering in North Heath
Getting married in North Heath?
North Heath is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in North Heath, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our events stretch from North Heath to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Old Place Manor (2.1 miles south-west) and Parham House (4.5 miles south). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 2.4 miles south-west. With the South Downs National Park within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cater weddings across RH20 and the streets around it. From Gay Street Lane and Stane Street or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at weddings in Gay Street (1 mile south-east), Adversane (1 mile north), Codmore Hill (1 mile south-west), Broomershill (1 mile south) and Nutbourne (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
The countryside around North Heath includes The Mens.
Where we can cook in North Heath
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in North Heath
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, sunset in North Heath is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Your questions about wedding paella catering in North Heath
Is North Heath close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like North Heath?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Of course. Add your suppliers to the final numbers.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us when speeches will be
If things run late, and we’ll adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
What affects the price in North Heath
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in North Heath
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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