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Wedding paella catering in Poynings, West Sussex
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Poynings.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Food for evening guests
Planning an event in Poynings?
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Poynings
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. On the menu are Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and evening paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater vow renewals and civil ceremonies and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings.
There is something special about a country wedding near Poynings, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Poynings (BN45)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Poynings: your questions answered
Is Poynings close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
Do you cover Poynings?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Poynings is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, use our quote form.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain the options.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Paella compared with other options
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Poynings?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Evening wedding food
- Big weddings with every diet
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Hassocks station, about 3.3 miles north-east.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. In Poynings, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each 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.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Poynings
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Dessert
Getting married in Poynings?
Poynings is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wedding in Poynings will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Wolstonbury Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Poynings suits an outdoor reception. Nearby historic houses include Portslade Manor (3.7 miles south) and Preston Manor & Gardens (4.5 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Poynings, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. The sea is within about 6 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
For wedding paella catering in BN45, we plan around your venue and timings. From The Street and Cora's Walk or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Fulking (1 mile south-west), Hangleton (3 miles south), Portslade (4 miles south), Castle Town (4 miles west) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.9 miles north-east) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
- Nearby, you will find Royal Oak pub (under half a mile south)
What else we do in Poynings
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
What wedding paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
Send us the date, your venue or BN45 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, 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