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Wedding Paella Catering for Plummers Plain events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Plummers Plain. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Live wedding paella catering in Plummers Plain
Events we cater in Plummers Plain
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Plummers Plain, people book us for occasions like:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
For outdoor photos, Tilgate Lake is close by.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether VAT is included
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Plummers Plain
Saffron and garlic in the air has everyone looking forward to dinner. We cook Spanish desserts, table tapas and canapé tapas, and typical bookings are for barn and farm weddings and blessings and vow renewals.
Near Plummers Plain, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Plummers Plain (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Golden-hour photos in Plummers Plain at midsummer come around 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.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Plummers Plain
Plummers Plain is about 4 miles east of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cater weddings at gardens, halls and venues around Plummers Plain and nearby villages. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Plummers Plain to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Faygate station is about 3.8 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Tyes Place (2.9 miles east) and Ockenden Manor (4.7 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
Wedding paella catering in RH13 is planned around your venue. From Handford Way, Handcross Road and Hammerpond Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Plummers Plain, we also cover Slaugham (1 mile east), Lower Beeding (1 mile south-west), Handcross (2 miles north-east), Mannings Heath (2 miles west) and Crabtree (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (5 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (4.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Plummers Plain include Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Plummers Plain? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
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FAQs for Plummers Plain
Which station should guests use for Plummers Plain?
The closest is Faygate station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
How far is Plummers Plain from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and suits a relaxed style. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Catering across West Sussex, including Plummers Plain
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Put us in touch with your venue
If things run late, and we will adapt the timing so it’s still served fresh.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
What wedding paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Plummers Plain? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just 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