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Wedding paella catering in Oving, West Sussex
Looking for wedding paella catering in Oving? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Big weddings with every diet
Wedding paella catering near Oving
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. For a summer wedding in Oving, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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How our wedding paella catering works in Oving
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it is best served right away. We time it around your speeches and photos. We’re often asked to cater garden and marquee weddings and big weddings with every diet, with canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas.
Rural weddings around Oving have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Oving (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Oving
Is Oving close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Andrew: 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 typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Count day and evening guests separately
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
What affects the price in Oving
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Oving, and we will put together a menu and price.
Occasions we cook for in Oving
Mixed diets are easy, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Whatever you are celebrating in Oving, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Rustic barn weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St Andrew frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staff numbers and hours
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Getting married in Oving?
Oving is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in Oving, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Oving is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Chichester station is about 2.7 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (2.4 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO20, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Church Lane, Sampsons Drive and Highfield Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Shopwyke (1 mile west), Tangmere (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile north-west), Merston (1 mile south) and Boxgrove (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.4 miles east).
- Local schools include Tangmere Primary Academy (1.2 miles north) and Chichester High School For Girls (2.4 miles west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Also near Oving
What else we do in Oving
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read How we price 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