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Wedding paella catering in Norton, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Norton.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Farm and barn venues
- Parties after a register office wedding
Book wedding paella catering in Norton
Where we can cook in Norton
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Norton
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
Wedding paella catering in Norton, made fresh on the day
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. We’re often asked to cater marquee and garden weddings and civil partnerships and vow renewals, with canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella.
Rural weddings around Norton have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Norton (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, sunset in Norton 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.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Norton
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
If you are marrying at a church near Norton, such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Before booking anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How late numbers can change
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Towns and villages near Norton
More for events in Norton
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Norton
Norton is about 4 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We cater weddings at gardens, halls and venues around Norton and the surrounding area. Norton is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Norton to Brighton (24 miles away).
Historic houses near Norton include Goodwood House (2.9 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Barnham station, about 2.3 miles south-east. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Norton, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. With the coast within about 5 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in PO20, we can cook for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Crockerhill (1 mile north-west), East Hampnett (1 mile west), Nyton (1 mile south-east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south) and Westergate (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (12 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find St Richard's Hospital (3.9 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.1 miles south).
- Schools near Norton include Eastergate CofE Primary School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Winterton Arms Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Norton questions
What’s the nearest station to Norton for guests?
The closest is Barnham station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Pick a serving style
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Book early for summer Saturdays
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
- 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