West Sussex · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Northchapel
Something 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 Northchapel.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Barn and farm weddings
Live wedding paella catering in Northchapel
What wedding paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Wedding paella catering in Northchapel, cooked live
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Typical bookings include marquee and garden weddings and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings, serving a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and evening paella.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Northchapel, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Where
- Northchapel (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Northchapel
Do you come out to small places like Northchapel?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Michael: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Introduce us and we’ll sort the details.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
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Other catering in Northchapel
Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
We generally set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Events we cater in Northchapel
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Rustic barn weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 4 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether travel is included
Where we can cook in Northchapel
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
Paella compared with other options
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Northchapel hosts choose us
- Catering across West Sussex, including Northchapel
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weddings in Northchapel: venues, ceremonies and travel
Northchapel is about 12 miles south-east of Farnham, in West Sussex. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Northchapel. Northchapel is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Northchapel to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
Historic houses near Northchapel include Petworth House (4.9 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St Michael often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Northchapel, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
This part of West Sussex takes in GU28. Local streets include Pipers Lane, Valentines Lea and St Michaels Close; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at weddings in Ebernoe (2 miles south-east), Shillinglee (2 miles north-east), Lurgashall (2 miles south-west), Ansteadbrook (2 miles north-west) and Ramsnest Common (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (14 miles east), Storrington (13 miles south-east), Billingshurst (9 miles east), Roffey (15 miles east), Southwater (13 miles east) and Midhurst (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (3.7 miles north-west) and North Ambersham (2.7 miles west). Open spaces near Northchapel include Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
- Nearby, you will find Deepwell Tavern (within half a mile west)
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, sunset in Northchapel 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.
- 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, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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