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Wedding paella catering in Old Shoreham, West Sussex
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Old Shoreham.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
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Wedding paella catering in Old Shoreham, made fresh on the day
Timing is everything with paella: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. Popular choices include table tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast, and we are often booked for marquee and garden weddings and sharing-style wedding meals.
Near Old Shoreham, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Old Shoreham (BN43)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Old Shoreham
We’re having a ceremony at St Nicolas' Church: can you cater afterwards?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Old Shoreham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you cover Old Shoreham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Old Shoreham and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you do not have to.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Perfect for your wedding in Old Shoreham
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Old Shoreham and West Sussex:
- Evening wedding food
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Marquee and garden weddings
Nearby historic houses include Portslade Manor (3.1 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Before you book anyone
- The venue requirements
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each dish
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. At midsummer, sunset in Old Shoreham 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 everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Planning a paella wedding in Old Shoreham
Old Shoreham is about 1 mile west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Old Shoreham. We cook in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
Adur Estuary RSPB Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Old Shoreham suits an outdoor reception. If you’re marrying at a church near Old Shoreham, such as St Nicolas' Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. With the coast within about a mile, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in BN43, we can cook for your guests. If your venue is just outside Old Shoreham, we also cover Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north), Kingston by Sea (2 miles east), Southwick (2 miles east) and Castle Town (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles west), Rustington (10 miles west) and Storrington (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Southlands Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Old Castle (4.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Lancing Ring and Adur Estuary RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (1.8 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Amsterdam pub (under half a mile north-east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Why choose live paella in Old Shoreham?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and suits a relaxed style. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
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What affects the price in Old Shoreham
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
For event organisers in Old Shoreham
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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