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Wedding Paella Catering for Poling events
Looking for wedding paella catering in Poling? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
- Evening food for extra guests
Wedding paella catering for Poling events
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Poling
Paella as evening food is popular: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. We are often asked to cater rustic barn weddings and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts, with Spanish desserts, evening paella and table tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Poling frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Poling (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Pick a serving style
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you do not have to.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Poling
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- We cover Poling and the whole of West Sussex
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Poling
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Nicholas?
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. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Poling?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Poling?
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Big weddings with every diet
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Food for evening guests
For outdoor photos, WWT Arundel is close by, and the countryside around Poling suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Nearby places to Poling
Also in Poling
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. In Poling, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Related guides
Weddings in Poling: venues, ceremonies and travel
Poling is about 2 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wedding in Poling will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Poling to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Ecclesden Manor (2 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St Nicholas frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. With the coast within about 3 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wedding is in BN18, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. For weddings just outside Poling, we cover Crossbush (1 mile north-west), Warningcamp (1 mile north-west), Toddington (1 mile south-west), Lyminster (2 miles west) and Rustington (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (5 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
A little further out are Rustington Museum (2 miles south) and Zachary Merton Hospital (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
What affects the price in Poling
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, 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