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Wedding paella catering in Nutbourne, West Sussex
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Nutbourne: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Wedding paella catering for Nutbourne events
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Wedding paella catering in Nutbourne, 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. On the menu are evening paella, table tapas and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for civil partnerships and vow renewals and wedding receptions after a small ceremony.
There is something special about a country wedding near Nutbourne, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Nutbourne (PO18, PO10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For event organisers in Nutbourne
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Common questions in Nutbourne
Do you come out to small places like Nutbourne?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Nutbourne from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can paella feel formal?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Perfect for your wedding in Nutbourne
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Nutbourne, people book us for occasions like:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Historic houses near Nutbourne include Warblington Castle (3.6 miles west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- A clear list of what’s included
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Nutbourne
Nutbourne is about 5 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wedding in Nutbourne will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Nutbourne to Southampton (about 23 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Nutbourne has its own station, Nutbourne station. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Wilfrid's Church and Hall often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18 and PO10, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Flatt Road, Pottery Lane and Main Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Close by, we cover weddings in Hambrook (1 mile north), Chidham (1 mile south-east), Bosham (2 miles south-east), Broadbridge (2 miles east) and West Ashling (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (5 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Portfield (5 miles east), Yapton (12 miles east) and East Wittering (5 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Warblington Castle (3.6 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (2.4 miles west). Not far away are Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
- Local schools include Bourne Community College (1.4 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bosham Free House Public House And Restaurant (less than half a mile east)
Where we can cook in Nutbourne
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
Step by step
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, sunset in Nutbourne is about 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Nutbourne, and we will put together a menu and price.
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What affects the price in Nutbourne
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
- 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